A Mix of Moods in the Atmosphere
TORONTO – WEATHER – The city wakes up under a blanket of mostly cloudy skies and a mild 11.1°C at Pearson Airport this morning. With the barometric pressure sitting at 102.0 kPa and trending downward, we’re in for a bit of a weather roller coaster. Humidity is sitting at a comfortably moist 71%, while a light north-northeasterly breeze at 14 km/h is helping to keep things fresh. Visibility is great at 24 km, though don’t get too used to that — the clouds aren’t done with us yet.
Today’s high is expected to reach 14°C, but not before the sky stirs up a little drama. We’re looking at a 40 percent chance of showers and a risk of a thunderstorm creeping in late this afternoon. Winds will shift to the east at 20 km/h and gust up to 40 km/h before tapering off later this morning. UV index? A solid 6 — that’s “high,” so don’t let those clouds trick you into skipping the sunscreen.
Tonight: Thunder and Fog on the Menu
As the sun sets, expect those clouds to dig in for the night with a 70 percent chance of showers. There’s still a risk of thunderstorms both this evening and again after midnight. Add to that some late-night fog patches, which will saunter in and hang around until morning — perfect weather for a mystery novel, less ideal for driving. Tonight’s low drops to a gentle 10°C, so still sweater weather, but no need to break out the parkas just yet.
Weekend Forecast: Gusts, Sun, and Some Spring Sass
Saturday’s shaping up to be a windy one. Morning gusts will arrive from the northwest at 30 km/h, ramping up to 60 km/h as the day goes on. It’ll stay cloudy with a 40 percent chance of lingering showers. We’ll hit a high of 12°C before temps slide to a chillier 8°C by afternoon. UV index will ease down to a moderate 4 — a break for the sunscreen budget.
Saturday night, skies clear up and temps dip to a brisk +2°C. If you’re stepping out, layer up and maybe leave the flip-flops for another day.
Sunday brings the sunshine back with a much warmer high of 18°C. That spring energy will be in full swing, so dust off your picnic blankets and shades. The clear skies will continue into the night with a mild low of +5°C.
And Monday? The sun keeps playing peek-a-boo with a mix of sun and cloud and a downright delightful high of 19°C. Monday night sees increasing cloudiness and a mild low of 11°C, keeping the warming trend alive.
What to Wear Today?
Think layers: a light waterproof jacket and maybe some rain boots if you’re prone to puddle-hopping. Keep an umbrella handy just in case that thunderstorm shows up fashionably late. And don’t skimp on sunscreen — those UV rays are sneakier than they look.
Today in Weather History
On April 25th, Toronto’s historical high hit a balmy 28.9°C (back in 1990), and the record low was a chilly -4.4°C (way back in 1875). Talk about range — spring in Ontario has always had a flair for the dramatic.
Weather Trivia: Toronto’s Thunderstorm Quirks
Did you know Toronto averages about 27 thunderstorm days per year? Most of them roll in during the warmer months, but every now and then, spring likes to remind us who’s boss with an early lightning show.
