Warm Temperatures and Sunny Skies Expected for Long Weekend in GTA

Strategic Insights -

The August long weekend will bring warm temperatures and sunny skies to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with some rain expected on Friday and Saturday. A high-pressure system will dominate the region, leading to pleasant weather conditions over the weekend. However, the temperature will drop significantly on Monday, rounding off the long weekend with a crisp and cool start to the week.

Key Takeaways:

  • Friday will be cloud and rainy with a 60 per cent chance of showers in the morning and a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching up to 28 C and a humidex of 36.
  • Temperatures will not fall much by evening, with an overnight low of 22 C and a 40 per cent chance of showers and continued risk of thunderstorms.
  • Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 30 C, humidex of 38, and UV index of 8 or very high, with a 30 per cent chance of showers and possible risk of thunderstorms before skies clear up overnight.
  • Sunday will see clear skies and sunshine, with an expected high of 26 C and low of 16 C, and overnight cloud coverage with a 30 per cent chance of showers.
  • Monday, which is also Civic Holiday, will have sunny weather and clear skies, with a high of 27 C and low of 12 C.

Statistics:

  • Temperature on Friday: up to 28 C with a humidex of 36.
  • Rainfall on Friday: 60 per cent chance of showers in the morning and 40 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
  • Temperature drop on Monday: from 27 C to 12 C.
  • UV index on Saturday: 8 or very high.
  • Chance of showers on Saturday: 30 per cent.
  • Wind picks up on Saturday: southwest gusts reaching 20km/h.

Sources:

  • Environment Canada
  • The Star
  • Daniel Ramos