Brace for a Blustery Commute – Snow, Wind, and a Temperature Drop
Toronto faces a winter weather advisory with heavy snow, strong winds, and dropping temperatures. Expect icy roads and a frigid wind chill of -13°C by afternoon
Toronto wakes up to a wintry Wednesday with a winter weather travel advisory in effect. A burst of heavy snow is expected to sweep through the city this morning, bringing northwesterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h. While the day started at 0°C, temperatures will drop to -4°C by the afternoon, with a wind chill making it feel more like -13°C. The barometric pressure sits at 99.3 kPa and rising, while humidity hovers around 81%. Visibility is still decent at 16 km, but expect sudden reductions in heavy snow and blowing conditions.
Flurries Fizzle Out, but Cold Air Sticks Around
By midday, snow flurries will taper off, leaving behind a mostly cloudy sky with a 60% chance of lingering flurries. The wind remains strong from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, so expect drifting snow and chilly conditions throughout the afternoon.
Tonight, the city remains under mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries, but winds will calm down significantly after midnight. Temperatures drop to -10°C, with a wind chill near -15°C, making it a night to bundle up if you’re heading out.
A Look Ahead: More Snow, a Brief Warm-Up, and a Weekend Cool-Down
Thursday starts off with increasing cloudiness, followed by a 60% chance of light snow in the afternoon. Winds shift to the southwest at 20 km/h, bringing a high of +1°C, though the morning will feel like -13°C with the wind chill. Skies clear up at night, with temperatures dropping to -1°C.
Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries and a surprising warm-up to +4°C. However, the warmth is short-lived as the temperature plunges to -11°C overnight with cloudy periods.
The weekend returns to more typical winter conditions. Saturday is sunny but cold, with a high of -6°C, while Sunday brings cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries or rain showers and a high of +3°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Bundle Up and Brace for the Wind
Today’s weather calls for a heavy winter coat, insulated gloves, and a hat that won’t fly off in the wind. With strong gusts, a scarf or neck gaiter will be essential to protect against wind chills. Sturdy, insulated boots are a must, as surfaces may become icy and slippery. If you’re heading out for the evening, add an extra layer, as temperatures will feel even colder after sunset.
Weather Trivia: Toronto’s Wildest Snowfalls
Did you know that Toronto’s largest single-day snowfall happened on December 11, 1944, when a staggering 48 cm of snow buried the city? While today’s snow isn’t nearly that intense, it’s still a reminder that winter in Toronto always has a few surprises up its sleeve!
