Weather this week: It’s going to feel like -2C in southern Ontario
Published October 13, 2024 at 6:49 pm
Get ready, Ontario!
It’s going to be a rainy week with some sunshine, but don’t let the daytime weather fool you, it’s going to be cold. Now might be a good idea to pull those sweaters and jackets out of the closet and maybe even those cozy blankets from storage, as nights are set to dip near freezing across the region.
As of today (Oct. 13), the forecast calls for a mostly cloudy day with a 30 per cent chance rain. Brisk winds are expected at 40 km/h until late evening.
Daytime temperatures will rise to 19 C and by evening the region will cool off to 14 C.
Thanksgiving Monday kicks off with a mix of sun and cloud, with a 70 per cent possibility—very likely—of morning rain. Breezy winds are also anticipated to gust up to 40 km/h and will stick around overnight.
Temperatures will reach 10 C and the UV index will climb to a moderate level of 3. Environment Canada advises protecting your skin when the UV index is three or higher, particularly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Toward evening, skies are expected to remain mainly cloudy as temperatures fall to a chilly 3 C.
Tuesday will be a predominately cloudy day with a 40 to 60 per cent chance of rain showers throughout the day. Daytime highs will hit 10 C, while evening skies will clear bringing 2 C temperatures.
Clear skies and sunshine are set to return from Wednesday through Saturday, with daytime highs reaching between 11 C and 18 C, bringing a hint of spring warmth. However, fall temperatures will make their presence felt in the evenings, slipping between 1 C and 4 C most nights. Particularly on Thursday, temperatures will feel as low as -2 C, adding an extra autumn chill.
According to Environment Canada, Ontario residents who live up north might see, even colder conditions of -2 C or more.
🌡️🥶 A chilly start to October 14 is forecast. 🦃
Computer model forecast temperatures for 8:00 A.M. EDT show southern Ontario just above freezing and most regions to the north well below the freezing mark.
Forecast link 👉 https://t.co/sB73bnSqHz#ONwx pic.twitter.com/gtLlRERtDa
— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) October 13, 2024
