A final, icy grip lingers over Toronto. Tuesday morning will bite with a wind chill plunging temperatures to a frigid -13 C, and a 40% chance of lingering flurries threatens a last, defiant snowfall.
But don't pack away those spring jackets just yet. This cold snap is predicted to be fleeting, with a dramatic warming trend promising a taste of milder weather by the afternoon, climbing to a more comfortable 2 C.
The shift continues throughout the week. Wednesday will be cool and clear, hovering between 3 C and 5 C, before a significant jump to 7 C to 16 C on Thursday. Friday will remain mild, though with a growing chance of rain.
The weekend offers a welcome respite. Expect warmer temperatures and clearer skies, peaking at 12 C on Saturday and a pleasant 15 C on Sunday. It’s a stark contrast to the recent rollercoaster of temperatures.
Just days ago, Good Friday enjoyed a surprisingly warm high of 18 C, only to be followed by a dip over the weekend. This pattern of fluctuation is typical for early April, a month notorious for its unpredictable nature.
Historically, early April weather in this region swings wildly, offering glimpses of sunshine and warmth interspersed with brisk, wet conditions and the occasional late-season flurry. Average highs range from 7 C to 14 C, while lows typically settle between 0 C and 6 C.
Further north, however, winter isn’t relinquishing its hold so easily. Regions around Lake Superior are bracing for a significant cold snap, with overnight temperatures plummeting to -23 C on Monday night.
Tuesday morning will bring little relief, with a wind chill making it feel like -21 C, though temperatures are expected to climb to -10 C by the afternoon. Snow and rain are forecast to persist through Saturday, before finally giving way to warmer temperatures around 9 C.
