Southern Ontario’s weekend will end on a mild, but rainy and even icy note for some Sunday as a stateside system moves across the border.
After a beautiful, sunny start, the forecast takes another gloomy, but milder, turn on Sunday to end it. Rain, and even the chance for some freezing rain or a rain-snow mix, could have some impact on any travelling or outdoor plans.
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Special weather statements have been issued from Lake Huron to the northern Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for freezing rain and drizzle Sunday afternoon and evening. Light ice accretion can be expected.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Slow down when driving in slippery conditions. Freezing rain will contribute to travel delays in the affected regions on Sunday.
A weak stateside system will move into the province throughout Sunday, bringing rain and a chance for a period of freezing rain or a rain-snow mix for some locales.
Folks in southwestern Ontario’s far corners, such as Windsor, will be the first to see rain showers on Sunday morning.
The London area will be next on the list to see showers, but not until the afternoon hours.
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We could see some mixed precipitation falling as temperatures fluctuate throughout the day, which could make surfaces and roadways a little extra slippery.
Special weather statements have been issued from Lake Huron to the northern GTA for freezing rain and drizzle Sunday afternoon and evening. Light ice accretion can be expected.
Mild temperatures reminiscent of November will then be dragged into the province behind a warm front following the rain.
Any snow or ice accumulation and accretion will quickly melt as temperatures rise well above freezing for Monday.
The chances for rain increase Monday as a cold front quickly moves in and across the province throughout the afternoon hours.
A stronger cold front is expected to approach the region late next week or during the weekend.
A noteworthy system over the eastern U.S. could be associated with the transition to a few days of much colder weather, but it is much too early to know how or even if this messy system will impact the region.
After a few days of cold weather, temperatures are expected to trend milder as we head into Christmas. At this point, it looks like the final week of December will be mild, but we are watching the potential for a more extended period of consistent, cold weather for the first half of January.
Stay with The Weather Network for more forecast information and updates on your weather across southern Ontario.
