April 2 Weather: Special weather statement in effect in southern Ontario

After an early Easter Weekend, it looks like April showers are off to an early start in Ontario.

According to the Environment Canada sensors at Mississauga’s Pearson Airport, there will be a 40 per cent chance of showers throughout the early morning.

The GTA runs a 40 per cent risk of rain in the morning with temperatures down between 3 and 4 degrees at 6 a.m. Though they’ll rise to 6 later in the day.

On average, April 2 is a little cooler than the average of 8. The record heat was was set in 2010 at more than 24 degrees.

The risk of rain will jump up to 80 per cent around 9 a.m. and persist throughout the day, and overnight until Wednesday. Environment Canada expects up to 10 mm of rain throughout Tuesday and another 20 mm overnight.

Winds will remain on the low side at 30 km/h. However, they may suddenly gust up to 70 km/h.

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The risk of showers will remain high until Wednesday evening, when they may turn to snow. This risk will last until Thursday.