Spring can be known as the most volatile transition season, as winter refuses to let go without a fight. Across Ontario, a shot of arctic air will continue to bring a widespread freeze through Friday morning, threatening orchards and blossoms that have already bloomed.
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Then in true spring fashion, the battle continues, as much warmer air floods into the region in time for the weekend.
Well-above-seasonal temperatures will dominate through Sunday, with even a humidex in the forecast. For some regions across the southwest, things could be feeling like 30 by Sunday. Yes, we said 30.
From frost to feels like 30 — talk about a roller-coaster. Here’s what to plan for.
Friday into the weekend: Much warmer weather returns, and we’re talking humidex values
While temperatures will continue to be chilly on Friday morning, prompting another risk of frost for much of the province, things start looking up as temperatures will start their uphill climb, bringing abundant sunshine through Friday.
While temperatures will warm even further by Saturday, periods of rain, and possibly thunder, will take aim throughout the day.
The showery weather will persist during Sunday, but also with the chances for the warmest day of the year so far.
Toronto’s forecast of 21°C will be up against the 20.6°C day that was recorded back on March 13. Parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and regions to the north, however, could see temperatures hold in the upper teens with the cloudy conditions and chances for rain.
Meanwhile, Windsor’s daytime high of 26°C is rivalling the 26.1°C that was felt on April 14. Humidity will be a factor, as well, with some areas including Hamilton and Windsor possibly feeling like 30 by Sunday afternoon.
The forecast is to remain above seasonal for the rest of April, and for the start of May, as well.
Although this is good news as we head into the last month of spring, historically, half of Mays typically do reach below freezing temperatures.
May 28, 1949 is the latest date that Pearson International Airport has seen a below 0°C temperature, so it’s best not to pack away all of the warmer clothing just yet.
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