Wintery Mix Hits Southern Ontario This Morning

A wintery mix of snow and rain is expected to sweep through southern Ontario this morning, transitioning to cloudy skies by early afternoon, according to Environment Canada forecasters. The system, bringing local snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 centimetres, will keep daytime highs near 6 degrees Celsius, with northwest winds up to 20 kilometres per hour easing overnight.

Current conditions show temperatures hovering around 1 to 6 degrees Celsius in the early hours, with humidity levels between 72 and 75 per cent and light winds from the north-northeast. The precipitation is forecast to end by midday, leaving behind overcast conditions and a 30 per cent chance of flurries tonight, as lows dip to minus 1 degree Celsius. Officials note the UV index will reach moderate levels of 4 today, dropping to cooler evenings with wind chills potentially feeling like minus 5 degrees in some areas.

Looking ahead, tomorrow promises a brighter start with a mix of sun and clouds, clearing late in the morning and pushing highs to 8 degrees Celsius. Winds will remain light, and the UV index could hit 6, or high, making for comfortable outdoor conditions. However, increasing cloudiness will set in...