Toronto is in for a mix of weather over the next few days. While residents may need their umbrellas handy towards the end of the work week, a cooler but sunnier weekend awaits.
Thursday will start off relatively calm with a mix of sun and clouds, but expect the skies to cloud over by late morning. Rain showers are predicted to arrive just in time for the afternoon commute. Temperatures will hover around 13°C, which is typical for this time of year, with easterly winds gusting at about 20 km/h.
The wet weather will persist into Thursday night, keeping temperatures mild at around 10°C with mostly cloudy skies and more rain showers.
Friday will kick off with lingering showers through the morning, but conditions should gradually improve in the afternoon as the rain clears out and drier air moves in. Temperatures will reach a high of 15°C before a much colder air mass sweeps through the region overnight.
This cold front will cause temperatures to plummet to just 2°C, leading to the possibility of frost in parts of Toronto and even freezing temperatures in surrounding northern areas.
The big weather change coming into the weekend is the significant temperature drop expected on Saturday. Despite sunny skies, highs are only forecasted to reach 9°C, creating noticeably cooler conditions. Anyone heading outdoors for fall activities should consider an extra layer to stay warm.
The upside is that sunshine is expected to dominate most of the weekend. By Sunday, temperatures should bounce back closer to seasonal averages. The day is set to be mainly sunny with a high near 15°C and a low around 4°C overnight.
With the combination of sunshine and milder temperatures, it will be an ideal weekend for enjoying the autumn foliage or spending time outdoors before the work week resumes.
Toronto typically sees daytime temperatures around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C during this time of year.
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