Blustery Start to Friday with a Chance of Flurries
Toronto faces strong winds, cold temperatures, and a chance of flurries today. Snow arrives Saturday, with milder temperatures reaching 0°C by Sunday
Toronto is waking up to a clear but frigid morning, with a temperature of -8°C at Pearson Airport. The humidity sits at 62%, making the air feel crisp and dry, while a west wind at 31 km/h, gusting to 44 km/h, is slashing through the city, bringing the wind chill down to -17°C. The barometric pressure is at 101.7 kPa and rising, signaling some stability in the atmosphere. If you’re heading out early, brace yourself—the wind is doing its best impression of a wind tunnel today!
Friday: Cold with Strong Winds and a Flurry of Flurries
Despite the clear start, clouds will roll in, bringing a 30% chance of flurries in the afternoon. The northwest wind will pick up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, making the already chilly high of -4°C feel even colder. The wind chill will remain a biting -16°C this morning, easing only slightly to -10°C this afternoon. The UV index will be low at 2, but don’t let that fool you—those gusty winds will make sure you feel every bit of winter today.
Tonight, skies will partly clear, and the wind will calm down to 15 km/h, but the temperature will dip to -10°C, with a wind chill near -15°C. A cozy night indoors with a warm drink is highly recommended!
Saturday: Snow Returns to the Forecast
Saturday begins mainly cloudy, with light snow arriving in the afternoon. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, but the temperatures remain chilly, with a high of -4°C. Expect wind chills of -13°C in the morning and -8°C in the afternoon.
By Saturday night, steady snowfall is expected, with a low of -4°C. If you have evening plans, be prepared for slippery roads and accumulating snow.
Sunday & Monday: A Mixed Bag of Sun, Flurries, and a Warm-Up
Sunday brings a mix of sun and cloud, along with a 40% chance of flurries. The good news? Temperatures finally reach 0°C, making it feel almost balmy compared to the past few days!
Sunday night clears up, with temperatures dipping back down to -8°C.
Monday looks bright and sunny, with a high of -2°C. A perfect winter day for enjoying the outdoors—just be sure to layer up! The night will bring cloudy periods, with a low of -9°C.
What to Wear? Windproof Layers Are a Must!
With strong winds and wind chills as low as -17°C, today calls for a windproof winter coat, a warm hat, gloves, and a scarf to protect against the biting gusts. If you’re out and about on Saturday evening when the snow arrives, waterproof boots will be your best friend. As temperatures gradually warm up, layering will help you stay comfortable as conditions fluctuate.
Toronto Weather Trivia: February’s Wild Swings
Did you know that Toronto’s coldest February temperature on record was -32.8°C, set on February 25, 1963? While we’re nowhere near that deep freeze, February in Toronto is known for its wild temperature swings, with snow one day and mild weather the next. Welcome to winter in the city!
