Cloudy Skies, Flurry Flair, and a Hint of Weekend Warmth in Toronto
TORONTO – WEATHER REPORT – Toronto is waking up under mostly cloudy skies this Thursday morning, with a temperature hovering just above the freezing mark at 0.4°C. The city’s iconic skyline is cloaked in early spring indecision as we brace for a grab bag of weather throughout the day. Flurries could make a brief appearance early this afternoon, with a 60 percent chance, followed by a transition to either rain showers or a wintry mix as the afternoon progresses.
Today’s Outlook – Layers Are Your Best Friend
The barometric pressure is sitting at 102.4 kPa but on a downward slide, suggesting that this unsettled weather isn’t going anywhere fast. Humidity is up at a moist 85%, which adds that damp chill to the air – the kind that seeps into your bones if you’re not dressed for it. Winds from the east are currently a light breeze at 4 km/h, but expect them to pick up speed by late morning, reaching 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h. Hold onto your hats—or at least make sure your umbrella doesn’t fly off to Lake Ontario!
The high today will reach a modest 4°C, so don’t get too ambitious with spring outfits just yet. You’ll want a waterproof jacket and maybe a warm scarf in the mix, especially since precipitation might switch gears between flurries and rain with little warning. The UV index is at a moderate 4—yes, you can still burn on cloudy days, so a dab of sunscreen wouldn’t hurt.
Tonight Through the Weekend – Gradual Warming on the Horizon
Tonight keeps the clouds overhead, with a 60 percent chance of rain or flurries continuing into the evening. Winds will calm slightly before picking back up from the northeast at 20 km/h. Temperatures will remain steady near +2°C, meaning slick sidewalks could still be an issue by early morning.
Friday brings more grey with a 40 percent chance of showers and a high of 7°C. Not quite patio weather, but we’re inching closer. Friday night’s low dips just a touch to +3°C under continued cloud cover and a lesser 30 percent chance of showers.
Saturday stays cloudy but will flirt with a slightly higher high of 9°C. Sunday looks like the sweet spot of the week with a mix of sun and cloud and a daytime high of 12°C—so you might finally feel brave enough to dust off those sneakers and retire the heavy boots (for now).
Today in Toronto Weather History
On this date, April 10, the warmest Toronto has ever gotten was a balmy 24.4°C, back in 1977. On the flip side, the coldest temperature recorded on this day was a frigid -8.3°C in 1874. So yes, a bit of flurry-flecked rain is just par for the April course.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Today calls for layered warmth with waterproof outerwear. Consider gloves if you’re out early and waterproof shoes to guard against slushy sidewalks. Sunglasses might be wishful thinking, but hey, Sunday’s not far off!
Weather Trivia – Toronto Edition
Did you know Toronto’s Pearson International Airport averages more than 108 days of precipitation each year? That means nearly one in three days includes some sort of rain or snow—basically, always carry an umbrella and never trust a sunny morning too much!
