Chilly Start to the Day with a Frosty Forecast Ahead

Toronto faces a chilly day with cloudy skies and a chance of flurries. Wind chills near -14°C today and -19°C overnight. Warmer by Friday. Stay bundled up!

Toronto is waking up to a frigid morning, with temperatures sitting at -11.8°C as of 7:31 AM. The wind is coming in from the north at 10 km/h, bringing the wind chill down to a brisk -17°C. Humidity is at 76%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.9 kPa and rising. Visibility is excellent at 19 km, though the cloudy skies may have you questioning just how much of that distance you can enjoy.

Historically, February 19 has seen a wide range of temperatures in Toronto. The record high for this date is a balmy 14.9°C, recorded in 2018, while the record low is a bone-chilling -26.1°C, set way back in 1979. So, while today’s temperatures are cold, they’re not quite at historic extremes—though your fingers might disagree!

Today’s Forecast: Cloudy Skies with a Chance of Flurries

Expect a predominantly cloudy day, with a 30% chance of light flurries drifting through the city. Winds will stay light, reaching up to 15 km/h, and the high will only reach -7°C. With the wind chill factored in, it’ll feel closer to -14°C. The UV index will remain low at 2, meaning sunglasses may not be a top priority—but bundling up certainly is!

As evening approaches, conditions will remain cloudy with another 30% chance of flurries. Winds stay gentle at 15 km/h, but the temperature will drop to -15°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -19°C overnight, so if you have any late-night plans, be sure to dress in your warmest winter gear.

Thursday: Flurries Becoming More Likely

Thursday will bring continued cloud cover, with the 30% chance of flurries in the morning increasing to a 70% chance of light snow near noon. Winds will pick up, shifting to the northwest at 20 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h. The high will again be -7°C, but with the added wind, it’ll feel closer to -18°C.

Thursday night will see some clearing, though a 30% chance of flurries will linger. Temperatures will dip to -13°C, so another cold night is in store.

Looking Ahead to Friday: A Bit of Sunshine

Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of flurries. A slight warming trend begins, with a high of -4°C—though “warm” is definitely a relative term in February. Friday night will feature cloudy periods and a low of -10°C.

What to Wear? Stay Warm, Toronto!

With wind chills hovering in the -14 to -19°C range over the next couple of days, it’s a full winter gear situation. Think insulated coats, thermal layers, gloves, scarves, and hats—basically, everything you own that keeps you warm. If you’re heading out in the evening, an extra layer won’t hurt.

Fun Weather Fact: Toronto’s Snowiest Day Ever

Toronto’s snowiest day on record was December 11, 1944, when a staggering 48.3 cm of snow fell in just 24 hours! That’s enough to make today’s light flurries seem like a minor inconvenience.