Saturday Starts Cold, But Clearer Skies Are On the Way
Toronto’s weekend weather brings chilly mornings, a mix of sun and cloud, and a slow warm-up into next week. Expect flurries early but sunshine ahead!
Good morning, Toronto! If you’re stepping out early today, bundle up—it’s a brisk -5°C at Pearson Airport as of 6:00 AM, with a northwest wind at 27 km/h making it feel like a frigid -13°C. The humidity sits at 63%, and the barometric pressure is rising at 100.9 kPa. It’s mostly cloudy right now, but relief is on the way!
Expect skies to clear later this morning after a 30% chance of flurries passes through. The wind will pick up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, keeping things chilly with a high of 0°C. The UV index is moderate at 3, so you might catch a few rays between those clouds.
Tonight: Snow Chances Return
As the evening rolls in, expect increasing cloudiness, with a 60% chance of flurries overnight. Winds will shift west at 20 km/h, and temperatures will drop to -4°C, though it’ll feel more like -11°C with the wind chill.
Sunday: A Gradual Warm-Up Begins
Sunday morning starts with a mix of sun and clouds, plus a lingering 40% chance of flurries. Winds remain gusty from the northwest at 30 km/h, so it’ll feel like -11°C early on. But don’t worry—temperatures rebound to a high of 3°C, and the UV index rises to 4, meaning the sun will make its presence known. By night, the sky clears, and temperatures settle around 0°C.
The Week Ahead: Spring Vibes Incoming?
Monday kicks off a welcome warming trend with sunny skies and a high of 8°C. The nighttime low holds at a mild 3°C. By Tuesday, temperatures climb to 11°C with plenty of sunshine—perfect for a lunchtime stroll. However, a minor cool-down arrives midweek, with highs of 4°C on Wednesday under mixed skies.
What to Wear?
Today’s blustery conditions call for a warm coat, gloves, and a scarf, especially if you’re out in the morning. Sunday offers a slight break, but with wind chills still in play, layering remains your best bet. By Monday and Tuesday, you might start trading in your winter gear for a light jacket—Toronto’s first real taste of spring is near!
Toronto Weather Trivia
Did you know? The highest temperature ever recorded in Toronto on March 8th was a balmy 16.7°C in 2000, while the coldest was a teeth-chattering -22.2°C in 1943. Today, we’re nowhere near those extremes, but we’re slowly climbing the thermometer!
