From Mild Mornings to Afternoon Chill – March Weather Does a Flip
Saturday Forecast: Windy, Wet, and Turning Wintry
Toronto, buckle up for a bit of everything today. As of 7:00 AM EDT, it’s a mostly cloudy morning at Pearson International Airport, with the thermometer sitting at a deceptively mild 6.4°C.
But don’t be fooled—this weather has a dramatic twist in store. Winds from the south-southwest are gusting along at 26 km/h, and a pressure reading of 99.9 kPa is on the decline, hinting at the shake-up ahead. Humidity is at 57%, and visibility is a clear 24 km for now.
Expect a 60 percent chance of morning showers before the skies stay mostly cloudy. But here’s where it gets interesting: the temperature will tumble throughout the day, plummeting to a chilly -2°C by this afternoon.
To add insult to injury, the wind will shift to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, making it feel more like -9°C with the wind chill. So yes, that light jacket you wore this morning? It’s going to feel like a betrayal by noon. The UV index clocks in at a moderate 3, not enough to toast but still worth keeping an eye on.
Tonight: Skies Clear but Cold Bites Back
Tonight brings some redemption with skies clearing before dawn, although the temperature dives further to a brisk -12°C. Gusty northwest winds of up to 40 km/h will calm after midnight, but not before leaving behind a sharp wind chill of -14°C. If you’re heading out late, bundle up like it’s January.
Sunday March 23: A Brief Glimpse of Sunshine
Sunday shines bright with a sunny outlook and gentle winds topping out at 15 km/h. But don’t let the sun fool you—it’ll feel like -14°C in the morning, so don’t stash away that scarf just yet. The high will barely creep up to +1°C, making it more of a psychological comfort than a thermal one. By night, periods of snow or rain return with a low of -1°C, because, well, March.
Monday March 24: Cloudy with a Chance of Confusion
Looking ahead to Monday, the weather remains undecided, serving up cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of showers and a high of 6°C. Overnight, there’s a continued 40 percent chance of either flurries or rain showers, with the low hovering around zero—just enough to make your morning commute interesting.
What to Wear?
Layering is key today. Start with lighter layers this morning, but keep that insulated coat, hat, and gloves handy for the afternoon. Waterproof boots wouldn’t hurt either. Sunday’s sunny skies are deceptive—think winter wardrobe with sunglasses. And keep the umbrella close for Monday, just in case.
Historical Snapshot
On this date, Toronto has seen it all. The warmest March 22 on record hit a balmy 24.4°C back in 2012 (a real outlier!), while the coldest plunged to -17.8°C in 1960. Today’s weather dances right between those two extremes—classic March madness.
Weather Trivia Time!
Did you know Toronto’s record for the most snow in a single March day is a whopping 31.2 cm, set on March 2, 1947? Let’s be thankful we’re not digging out from that today—just dodging gusts and a sudden temperature drop.
