Snow Alert: Prepare for a Slippery Day Across the City
Toronto wakes up to a Winter Weather Travel Advisory today, and with snowfall totals between 5 to 15 cm, it’s time to gear up for a challenging day. The morning starts with light snow that may briefly pause in the afternoon, only to return with a heavier punch later in the day. The snow is expected to taper off late tonight, leaving a risk of freezing drizzle in its wake.
Current Conditions
At 6:00 AM EST, Toronto Pearson International Airport reported mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of -4°C. The wind from the south is blowing at 10 km/h, making it feel like a chilly -8°C. The barometric pressure is 103.1 kPa and falling, with humidity at 75%. Visibility remains good at 24 km, but that’s bound to change as the snow intensifies.
Today’s Forecast
Light snow begins this morning with accumulations of just a few centimetres by midday. A stronger wave of snow is expected in the afternoon or early evening, with winds picking up to 20 km/h and gusting to 40 km/h. The high will hover around 0°C, though it will feel like -9°C with the wind chill.
By tonight, snow will continue with an additional 5 to 10 cm possible. Southwest winds will gust up to 40 km/h before calming late in the evening. The temperature will hold steady near -1°C, with a wind chill of -3°C overnight.
The Week Ahead
- Tuesday, Dec 24: Mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of morning flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle. High of +1°C, feeling like -3°C in the morning.
- Wednesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): A mix of sun and cloud with a high of +1°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: Cloudy skies and a milder high of +2°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: Cloudy and even warmer, with highs reaching +5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Bundle up today with waterproof boots, a warm coat, and gloves. You’ll want to keep a scarf handy to protect against the wind chill and prepare for slippery sidewalks.
Weather Trivia
Did you know Toronto’s historical high for December 23 was 12.2°C, set in 2015? Quite the contrast to today’s frosty conditions! The record low was a bone-chilling -23.3°C back in 1989..
