Toronto braces for first taste of winter as flurries loom this weekend
Toronto is preparing for its first hint of winter as the weekend approaches, with forecasts calling for rain and possible flurries by Sunday. Environment Canada reports that colder, more unsettled weather will settle in after a mild start to the week.
Weather forecast details
- Thursday: A mix of sunshine and clouds with a slight chance of morning showers. Winds will ease later in the day, with a high near 8 °C.
- Friday: Cloudy skies and rain developing late in the morning. Gusty southwest winds will ease later in the day. High around 11 °C.
- Saturday: Overcast throughout the day, daytime high about 7 °C, and overnight temperatures dropping near the freezing point with a risk of showers or flurries.
- Sunday: The coldest day in the stretch. Temperatures may reach only 4 °C with cloudy skies and a 60 % chance of rain or flurries. Overnight lows expected near –3 °C.
Advisory for residents
Drivers should prepare for slippery roads on Sunday, while homeowners are advised to ensure heating systems are operating properly before the season’s first extended cold snap.
Typical November climate
“Toronto's climate records indicate that early November typically features highs around 9 °C and lows near 2 °C, with about 87 mm of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days.”
Author’s summary: Toronto faces its first significant taste of winter this weekend as colder air, rain, and flurries move in, signaling the beginning of the city's seasonal chill.