A Chilly Start, But Warmer Days Ahead
Toronto sees light snow this morning with a chilly start, but sunshine and milder temperatures arrive soon. Midweek warms up to 14°C before showers return
Toronto is waking up to a light dusting of snow this Monday morning, with temperatures sitting at -1.6°C. The wind is coming in from the north-northwest at 25 km/h, making it feel more like -8°C with the wind chill. Humidity is high at 87%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.6 kPa and rising. While the city might look like a winter wonderland right now, there’s good news ahead—clearer skies and a warming trend are on the horizon.
Monday: Flurries Early, Sunshine Later
The morning starts off mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries before clearing up around noon. The north wind will settle at 20 km/h this afternoon, and temperatures will rise to a high of 6°C. If you’re stepping out early, bundle up because the wind chill will make it feel like -7°C. The UV index sits at a moderate 4, so if the sun breaks through, sunglasses might come in handy.
Tonight, expect clear skies with light winds up to 15 km/h. The temperature will dip to -1°C, with a slight wind chill of -3°C. A calm and cool night is in store—perfect for a late-night stroll if you don’t mind the crisp air.
Tuesday: Sunny and Mild
Tuesday will bring sunny skies and a light breeze, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 7°C. The morning might still have a slight wind chill of -3°C, but by the afternoon, it will feel much milder. The evening will bring a mix of clouds, with temperatures staying relatively mild at 5°C overnight.
Midweek Warm-Up, But Showers on the Horizon
Wednesday will see a dramatic warm-up, with cloudy skies and a high of 14°C—time to swap the winter coat for a light jacket! However, the night brings a 40% chance of showers, with temperatures holding at 5°C.
Thursday will stay cloudy, with a 60% chance of showers and a cooler high of 6°C. As the night rolls in, there’s a chance of flurries with temperatures dropping sharply to -7°C. Toronto’s weather seems to be playing tug-of-war between winter and spring!
What to Wear?
For today, dress in warm layers—gloves and a hat will help with the wind chill. By midweek, you can start switching to lighter jackets, but keep an umbrella handy for those potential showers.
Weather Trivia: Toronto’s March Madness!
March is a month of extremes for Toronto. The warmest March 17th on record was a balmy 23.0°C in 2012, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -19.4°C in 1900. So if today feels unpredictable, just remember—it could always be worse!
