Today’s Outlook: Hold Onto Your Hats, Toronto!
TORONTO – It’s a mostly cloudy and breezy start to Saturday in the Big Smoke, with a temperature of 13.3°C observed early this morning at Toronto Pearson International Airport. If you thought spring showers were only supposed to be gentle, think again! There’s a 70% chance of showers early this morning, shifting down to a 30% chance as the day wears on. Meanwhile, expect the fog patches to pack their bags and clear out as the morning progresses.
Wind is the real show-stealer today, blowing in from the north-northwest at a lively 26 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h. And that’s just the warm-up act — by mid-morning, the northwest wind will pick up to 30 km/h, gusting to a robust 50 km/h! Hang onto those ball caps and consider tying down any loose garden gnomes.
The barometric pressure is currently at 100.8 kPa and falling, signaling a bit of unsettled weather ahead. Humidity sits at a juicy 88%, which will make the air feel a little damp until things clear out.
Toronto’s historical weather records tell us that on this date, the highest temperature ever recorded was a toasty 29.0°C (in 1990), and the chilliest was a frosty -2.4°C (in 1976). Today’s high will only reach about 12°C, so we’re sitting safely between the two extremes.
As the evening rolls in, the clouds will linger with a 30% chance of early evening showers before clearing out overnight. Winds from the northwest will keep up their spirited pace at 30 km/h, gusting again to 50 km/h. The overnight low will dip to a brisk +4°C, so you might want to keep an extra blanket handy.
Sunday: Sunny Skies, Finally!
By Sunday, Toronto will finally catch a break from the gloom. Sunshine will dominate the sky, with a high reaching 16°C. A northerly wind at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, will add a bit of a crisp edge to an otherwise delightful day. The UV index will climb to 6 — a “high” rating — so don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re planning on basking in the long-awaited sunshine.
Sunday night looks clear and cool, with temperatures dropping to around +5°C. It’s shaping up to be a perfect night for some star-gazing if the wind doesn’t blow you off your deck chair!
Monday: Spring Steps Forward
Monday will offer a pleasant mix of sun and cloud, and temperatures will flirt with the 18°C mark — the perfect springtime weather to tempt you outdoors. Clouds are expected to creep back in during the night, with a low of 11°C.
What to Wear?
Today calls for layers — a windbreaker or rain jacket will be your best defense against the blustery winds and possible showers. Sunglasses are optional this morning but will be essential by Sunday when the sun makes its grand appearance. Don’t forget a sturdy umbrella if you dare to brave the morning drizzle (and don’t mind the risk of Mary Poppins-ing your way down the street).
Toronto Weather Trivia:
Did you know? Toronto’s strongest recorded wind gust reached a mind-blowing 126 km/h during Hurricane Hazel in 1954! Today’s gusts might feel fierce, but compared to that, it’s just a breezy day in the park.
