Winter’s Grip Continues with Cold Temperatures and Blustery Winds
Toronto faces a cold and cloudy day with light snow, gusty winds, and a high of -7°C. Wind chills near -18°C. Warmer by the weekend!
Toronto wakes up to a frigid morning, with temperatures sitting at -11.4°C as of 7:00 AM at Pearson International Airport. With a north wind at 19 km/h, it feels more like -19°C—a true reminder that winter isn’t ready to loosen its icy hold just yet. Humidity is at 72%, and the barometric pressure is 102.2 kPa, though it’s on a falling trend, hinting at incoming weather changes.
Today’s Forecast: Bundle Up, Flurries Incoming
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a 70% chance of light snow throughout the day. Winds will shift to the northwest, picking up speed to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The high today will only reach -7°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -18°C for most of the day. The UV index is low at 2, so no need for sunglasses—just an extra layer of warmth.
Tonight: Mainly Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries
As the night sets in, conditions remain mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, especially in the evening and after midnight. Winds from the northwest will persist at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The overnight low dips to -12°C, with the wind chill making it feel like a frosty -20°C.
Looking Ahead: A Gradual (but Slow) Warm-Up
- Friday, February 21: Cloudy in the morning, then a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Winds remain breezy at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, but will calm down later in the day. High of -4°C, though the morning wind chill could be as low as -20°C before improving to -8°C in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Expect cloudy periods with temperatures dropping to -11°C.
- Saturday, February 22: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of -3°C—a small but welcome improvement.
- Saturday Night: A 40% chance of flurries returns, with a low of -8°C.
- Sunday, February 23: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, high reaching -2°C.
- Sunday Night: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, low near -5°C.
What to Wear: Arctic Armor Required
With frigid wind chills, a thick winter coat, scarf, gloves, and a hat are a must. If you’re heading out, layer up with thermal wear, as exposed skin can get uncomfortable fast. The wind will cut through lighter fabrics, so opt for insulated outerwear.
Toronto Weather Trivia: A Historic Deep Freeze
On this day in history, Toronto’s coldest February 20th was recorded at -25.6°C back in 1979—a day that would make today’s chill feel almost mild in comparison. The warmest on record? A relatively balmy 11.7°C in 1994.
