TORONTO – WEATHER DESK – Toronto residents can expect a chilly weekend as clear skies dominate the forecast. With a wind chill dropping temperatures significantly, it’s essential to bundle up and prepare for a brisk but sunny weekend.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
- Temperature: -10.5°C
- Wind: NNW at 24 km/h, gusting to 33 km/h
- Wind Chill: -19°C
- Humidity: 77%
- Pressure: 102.5 kPa (Rising)
- Visibility: 24 km
- Condition: Clear
Daytime Forecast
Toronto will enjoy mainly sunny skies today, but the chilly northwest wind (20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h) will make it feel much colder, with a wind chill near -18°C. The high temperature is expected to reach -7°C.
Tonight’s Weather
Skies will remain clear, and winds will ease, becoming light near midnight. The low temperature will dip to -15°C, with a wind chill near -20°C.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Sunday, December 22
- Daytime: Sunny skies with calm winds up to 15 km/h. Temperatures will climb to a high of -10°C, with a wind chill of -19°C in the morning and -13°C in the afternoon.
- Evening: Clear skies continue, with temperatures dropping to a low of -11°C.
Monday, December 23
- Daytime: Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries. High around 0°C.
- Evening: Periods of snow are expected, with a low of -3°C.
Tuesday, December 24
- Daytime: Overcast skies with a 40% chance of flurries. The temperature may rise to 1°C.
- Evening: Cloudy periods persist with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -4°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
- Saturday: Dress in multiple warm layers, including insulated coats, scarves, gloves, and a hat to combat the biting wind chill.
- Sunday: Sunglasses and warm winter attire are recommended for the sunny but frigid conditions.
- Monday: Prepare for variable weather with waterproof outerwear to stay comfortable during flurries and snow periods.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Toronto’s record low for December 21 was -24.8°C, set in 1942. While this weekend’s temperatures feel extreme, it’s far from the coldest the city has experienced!