Dec. 1 weather: Flurries and freezing temperatures kick off the new month in southern Ontario

Wintry weather seems to be arriving right on time with the start of December, bringing flurries, cold temperatures and a mix of cloudy skies to southern Ontario.

Early risers hoping to catch a vibrant morning sky during Sunday’s 7:31 a.m. sunrise may be disappointed, as it’s likely to be hidden behind a blanket of clouds.

Residents of Mississauga, Brampton, Halton, Hamilton and Durham will wake up to predominantly cloudy conditions, with a 30 per cent chance of morning flurries.

Morning temperatures across the region will feel bitterly cold, with wind chills dropping to -13 C in Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, and Durham and -11 C in Halton.

Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 50 km/h in Mississauga, Brampton, Halton and Hamilton, while Durham could see gusts of up to 40 km/h.

Daytime highs will vary across the region, with Mississauga, Brampton, Halton and Durham hovering just above freezing at 1 C, while Hamilton will hit -1 C.

Snow is anticipated to begin late afternoon and continue through the evening, with an accumulation of approximately 2 cm.

Sunset begins at 4:39 p.m.

By evening, the skies will become partly cloudy as temperatures slip to -6 C in Mississauga, Brampton, Halton and Durham while it will be -4 C in Hamilton.

However, the wind chill will make it feel much colder, dropping to -14 C in Mississauga, -11 C in Halton, and -10 C in both Durham and Hamilton.

If you’re heading outdoors, it might be a good idea to layer up to stay warm!