Toronto Braces for Hazardous Cold as Alberta Clipper Delivers Snowstorm
Toronto is currently experiencing a significant cold snap, with dangerously low temperatures affecting the area. The city could see impacts from a major winter storm forming in the southern United States this weekend, but its effects on southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), are currently uncertain.
Current Weather Conditions in Toronto
The bitter cold is dominating the local weather forecast. Wind chills are expected to plummet into the minus-20 degrees Celsius range through Tuesday. The high for the day will be around -9°C, but the wind speed could reach between 30 and 50 km/h, making it feel much colder.
- Tuesday Forecast: Mixed sun and clouds, chance of flurries.
- Temperature High: -9°C
- Wind Chill: Near -20°C
Upcoming Weather Events
A brief warmup is expected mid-week due to an Alberta clipper arriving late Wednesday morning. This system is projected to deliver 5–10 cm of snow across the GTA, persisting into the afternoon and early evening.
Thursday and Friday Outlook
Following the clipper, another wave of Arctic air will descend upon the region. The forecast for Thursday includes a mix of sun and clouds, a high of 5°C, and a low of -12°C. On Friday, the potential for flurries exists, with temperatures reaching a high of 10°C and plunging to -20°C at night. Wind chills could approach -30°C.
Uncertain Storm Predictions
CityNews meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has noted that a significant winter storm is anticipated to affect large areas south of the border, including the Southern Plains and the Mid-Atlantic regions. However, predictive models indicate varying outcomes for southern Ontario.
- Two out of three long-range models predict the storm will miss the GTA.
- One model suggests snowfall could reach the GTA late Saturday into Sunday.
Forecasters will continue monitoring the storm’s path and will provide updates in the following 24 to 48 hours to give a clearer picture of potential snowfall in the region.
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