The Farmer's Almanac has made similar predictions for this season. 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Areas in northern Ontario may see up to 10 cm of snow. Hey you! All rights reserved. Blue Jays GM Atkins hints at opportunity in trade and free agent market, Man shot multiple times at Thornhill plaza, Programs rooted in heritage helping Indigenous men succeed, COVID-19 projections have Ontario potentially topping 6,000 cases a day by mid-December, Raptors president Ujiri hopes his team can play in Toronto as COVID-19 cases spike, B.C. As for this week in southern Ontario, wet snow is predicted as temperatures sit at around 0-5 C. So get out your snow boots, shovels, and hats, because this winter is going to be a long one. Subscribe to CityNews Toronto newsletters, I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. The higher sun angle gives many more hours of daylight and prevents temperatures from plunging below the -20 °C and -30°C mark at the surface. {* createAccountButton *}, You may have created a profile with another. The thaw won't be coming early, though. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. We're carefully watching the daytime highs on Friday across Ontario. {* legalAcceptanceAcceptButton *}, {* backButton *} Enter your email address to get a new one. Ontario's winter forecast for 2020 is looking harsh, cold, and icy. The alert mobilizes resources to help citizens deal with the cold weather — warming centres were opened and extra services for vulnerable citizens, such as the homeless, were made available. Q: A few cold days in a row in May, so what? “Extreme cold weather alerts are issued when the temperature in the daily forecast suggests temperatures will reach approximately -15 C or colder, or when the wind chill is forecast to reach -20 C or colder,” a city news release said Thursday. Mouse over the buttons at lower left of the image to view maps for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Please contact us. This unseasonably cold November is just a sneak peek of what is yet to come. This can't be that uncommon. Most of southern Ontario including the GTA is likely to see snow or graupel showers on Saturday, but accumulations for most will stay below trace amounts. minister Kash Heed can cross examine witness at money laundering inquiry, N.L. The polar vortex is a feature way, way up from the surface. “Likely the coldest day today that we’ve seen so far this winter. Forecast models are now certain that the coldest temperature anomaly on Earth will sit right over parts of eastern North America this Friday and Saturday. WATCH STUNNING SUNRISE BRING THE SKY TO LIFE. Thursday, May 7th 2020, 9:09 pm - The higher sun angle in May helps moderate the frigid temperatures associated with the polar vortex, but we could still see record-breaking cold in southern Ontario. It will feel more March-like weather. Top 10 coldest temperatures recorded in Canada | Toronto.com father 37 years after the murder of his two sons Nov 06, 2020… The Weather Network just came out with a seasonal forecast for the winter ahead and it's looking like it's gonna be a long one. Despite thousands of mail-in ballots, Elections BC says final count on schedule Nov 06, 2020, 8:25 PM COVID challenge: Alberta premier urges end to house parties as infections rise Nov 06, 2020, 6:55 PM New trial ordered for B.C. Temperatures will only hit 4°C or 5°C in much of southern Ontario for Saturday. “By the afternoon (temperatures will be) heading up a high of -8 C, going to feel like -13 C with a sunny sky.”. Hosted by Ray of Hope Community Centre. Get caught up on the day's top stories and videos, along with the weather webcast and what's in store for CityNews Tonight at 11 p.m. and tomorrow on Breakfast Television. Specifically, we're looking at a region of the atmosphere called the tropopause. Cold conditions are expected across the entire country, and Ontario is no exception. That air aloft originated in the Arctic Ocean. It's cold out there. Using Toronto as a proxy, it's rare to see consecutive frosts during May in the GTA. If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityCanada on Twitter and Instagram. The City of Toronto alert remains in place. It's uncommon in southern Ontario, but northern regions of the province can expect to see a few centimetres of snowfall every May. A front moves in from northwestern Ontario, dropping the temperatures drastically for Friday and Saturday. Q: I have seen snow on the ground many times in May, is this that unusual? Overnight lows Friday could dip to -4°C, making it sufficient for snow, but warm surfaces will make it difficult to stick. Depending on how warm it gets on Sunday, Toronto might just string together four or five of them. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, {* backButton *} © 2020 The Weather Network Pelmorex Weather Networks. The coldest place in Canada based on average yearly temperature is Eureka, Nunavut, where … A: The polar vortex is the culprit, but there's a big difference between this event occurring in mid-spring versus the heart of winter. A: Ontario is a massive province and naturally the further north you go, the higher the probability is that you'll see accumulating snow in May. See the grey shade below? "Once we settle into winter, it does not look like an early spring," he told CTV News. Northern Ontario is looking at above-normal amounts of snow due to an active storm that will be hitting the region, states the Weather Network. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Your existing password has not been changed. Water levels are already above normal in the Great Lakes. Southern Ontario can expect plenty of polar vortex warnings and the storms that come with it, according to the Weather Network. It is also projected to be consistently cold during mid and late winter, with some extended periods of severe cold forecasted.Basically, the Ontario winter forecast is telling us to brace ourselves, as it's going to be stormy, wet, and icy. They also predict that "the coldest periods will be in mid- to late November, January, early and mid- to late February, and early March." Sorry we could not verify that email address. We use cookies on this site to improve your experience as explained in our Cookie Policy. This will mean that we could be hit with big dumps of snowfall that are likely to be coated in ice the next day, CP24 reports, which could make your morning commutes a nightmare. The temperatures are supposed to be below normal. top doctor says Santa 'probably' immune to COVID but Christmas will be different, Former B.C. The Coldest Night of the Year … We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. When this cold lobe of air crosses southern Ontario Friday evening, it'll be roughly 8 km above the surface, featuring temperatures of -45°C! “Bitterly cold wind chills near -30 C are expected overnight and into Friday morning,” the federal agency said. Even one or two daytime highs below 10°C is noteworthy. VanVleet could get offer over $20 million a year, Lakers interested in DeRozan, 'I'm super Inuk': Nunavut singer Terry Uyarak releases songs in Inuktitut, Snow, cold and COVID-19 precautions usher in early ski season in Western Canada, B.C.-based dancer Margaret Grenier wins Walter Carsen Prize for performing arts, Review: Winslet finds passion among the rocks in ‘Ammonite’, James Duthie shares some of hockey's greatest untold stories in 'Beauties'. Extreme cold temperatures have covered much of North America bringing arctic like conditions. Get breaking news, weather and traffic stories in your inbox 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. There are stories everywhere. Freezing rain is expected in addition to the snow especially in the southern parts of the province since there's more precipitation than would usually be anticipated. The lakes are relatively warm compared to the airmass, so that means that lake-effect snow is still possible this time of year. Nov. 12: Recapping Day One of The Masters! South Asian community hit harder by COVID-19: top doctor, PM prods premiers to impose more stringent measures to curb spread of COVID-19, Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13, B.C. Thursday, May 7th 2020, 9:09 pm - The higher sun angle in May helps moderate the frigid temperatures associated with the polar vortex, but we could still see record-breaking cold in southern Ontario. Several bands of snow will flow off of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron by late Friday evening. Forget the roses and chocolates, a heated blanket or a space heater might be more appropriate gifts for your sweetheart on this frigid Valentine’s Day. A: As parts of southern Ontario struggle through one of their top ten coldest May days on record Friday and Saturday, the UV index will still likely be moderate or high depending on the amount of sunshine. From these values, scientists can identify which day of the year, on average, has the lowest minimum temperature, a.k.a. You have activated your account, please feel free to browse our exclusive contests, videos and content. The Weather Network just came out with a seasonal forecast for the winter ahead and it's looking like it's going to be a long one. Both the City of Toronto and Environment Canada issued an extreme cold weather alerts on Thursday, ahead of the temperature drop overnight. Please confirm the information below before signing up. Chief meteorologist Chris Scott expects a late spring. A similar anomaly exists for daytime highs. Q: How is this the polar vortex? The last time it was this cold in Guelph, Ont., on Feb. 13, Wilfrid Laurier was Canada's prime minister. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Subscribe to Toronto for all the latest and greatest stories. Be sure to check the CityNews and 680News weather pages for frequent updates. the “coldest day." So you can expect a classic Canadian winter this year. Marie and Sudbury might record their coldest daytime highs on record during May – and that's a pretty big deal.