Friday: A Frosty Start with Sunshine & Gusty Winds
Toronto’s weekend starts cold at -12°C with gusty winds and a mix of sun and clouds. Slightly milder by Sunday with a chance of flurries
Toronto wakes up to a frigid morning, with temperatures sitting at -12°C as of 7:00 AM at Pearson International Airport. Skies are mainly clear, but don’t let that fool you—it’s a cold one out there! With a northwest wind blowing at 22 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like a brutal -20°C. The humidity is at 67%, keeping the air dry and crisp, while visibility is a clear 24 km.
Throughout the day, expect a mix of sun and clouds, but the wind will remain a factor. Blowing from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, it’ll keep temperatures feeling much colder. The high will only reach -6°C, but with wind chill values of -23°C this morning and -13°C in the afternoon, it’s definitely a day for winter layers. The UV index is moderate at 3, so sunglasses might be a good idea, even if your face is mostly buried in a scarf.
Tonight: Clear Skies, but the Cold Lingers
The evening will start off with just a few clouds, but cloud cover will increase late at night. Winds will shift, becoming southwest at 20 km/h after midnight, which may help keep things from getting even colder. The overnight low will drop to -11°C, with a wind chill of -14°C in the evening and -19°C overnight. If you’re heading out late, bundle up—it’s going to be another frigid night!
Saturday: Blustery & Slightly Milder
Saturday brings mainly cloudy skies, and while temperatures won’t rise much, the southwest wind will pick up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. The high will reach -4°C, but with wind chills making it feel like -17°C in the morning and -11°C in the afternoon, it’ll still be a cold one. The UV index remains moderate at 3.
Saturday night, expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. The low will dip to -7°C, making for a cold but slightly more manageable night.
Sunday: More Clouds & A Slightly Warmer Finish to the Weekend
Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries throughout the day. The temperature will finally climb a little closer to freezing, with a high of -1°C.
Sunday night stays cloudy with another 30% chance of flurries. The low will be -3°C, marking a slow but steady trend toward milder temperatures.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Layers & Wind Protection!
With wind chills as low as -23°C this morning and gusty winds expected all weekend, a thick winter coat, insulated gloves, and a hat are essential. A scarf or face covering will also help protect against the biting cold. By Sunday, with temperatures approaching -1°C, you might be able to swap out the heavy-duty gear for something slightly lighter, but winter isn’t done with us yet!
Weather Trivia: Toronto’s Coldest February Day!
Did you know? Toronto’s coldest recorded February temperature was a bone-chilling -32.8°C on February 17, 2015. So while today’s -12°C feels cold, it’s nothing compared to what the city has seen before!
