Hold Onto Your Toques: Spring in Toronto Is Still Teasing

TORONTO – WEATHER – While Toronto residents are getting glimpses of spring, winter hasn’t packed its bags just yet. As of 6:00 AM EDT at Toronto Pearson International Airport, it’s a chilly -2.8°C with a wind chill making it feel closer to -7°C. Skies are partly cloudy, and the pressure is sitting at 101.7 kPa and falling, hinting at changes brewing ahead. The wind is coming in from the west-northwest at 12 km/h, but expect it to pick up to 20 km/h later this morning with gusts reaching up to 40 km/h. Humidity is hovering at 79%, adding a slight nip to the air despite that sunshine peeking through.

Today’s Outlook: Clouds with a Chance of Flurries

Wednesday in Toronto will stay mainly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. The high today will climb to a modest +3°C, but it’ll feel more like -8°C with the wind chill early on. Time to break out the layers again – winter boots and warm gloves are still fair game. The UV index is at a low 2, so no need to panic about sunburns just yet.

Tonight, skies will clear, and winds will lighten as the northwest breeze calms down. The mercury will dip to -4°C with a wind chill of -8°C overnight. If you’re heading out, don’t forget your scarf — frostbite is still lurking in the shadows.

Looking Ahead: Sunshine, Showers, and a Freezing Rain Warning Light Possible

Thursday brings a delightful change with sunny skies and a high of 10°C. Southwest winds will pick up to 20 km/h by late morning, but it’s the kind of spring weather that encourages long walks and double-shot iced lattes. However, don’t get too comfortable — by Thursday night, clouds return, and there’s a 30 percent chance of showers with a low around zero.

Friday and Saturday, things get interesting. Expect clouds and a 40 percent chance of showers Friday with a high of just +4°C. Then, as we roll into the weekend, brace yourselves for potential freezing rain or rain beginning Friday night with a low of -1°C and continuing into Saturday with highs hovering around +1°C. Slippery sidewalks and icy roads could make a comeback, so don’t stash away your salt just yet.

Historical Weather Note

For March 26 in Toronto, the record high was a balmy 22.2°C, set in 1945 — truly a tease of summer. The coldest on record? A nippy -19.4°C back in 1874. So, while -3°C might feel frosty, it’s certainly not the worst this city has endured!

What to Wear

Today’s wardrobe checklist: a warm coat, layered tops, gloves, and something wind-resistant. You’ll need your winter accessories in the morning, and maybe a lighter jacket for Thursday’s sunshine. Keep an umbrella or raincoat on standby heading into the weekend — and maybe a pair of waterproof boots with extra grip.

Weather Trivia: Toronto’s Slippery Stats

Did you know? March is one of Toronto’s most unpredictable months for weather. In fact, the city has recorded snowfall on March 31st more than 10 times in the past 50 years. Spring might be on the calendar, but winter still likes to RSVP late in the 6ix.