Spring is here but Ontario could see ‘a few parting punches from winter’ until mid-April, experts say

It’s officially spring in Canada! As we welcome the first day of the season, here’s what experts say the weather will look like in Ontario in the coming months. 

Environment Canada’s predictions reveal that Ontario could be looking at a warm spring, with temperatures above the average for this season. 

But those looking forward to warmer days still need to exercise their patience as higher temperatures might only be consistent starting in mid-April. 

According to the Weather Network, Ontario is in for a wild ride as the most unpredictable season of the year will live up to its reputation with ups and downs in temperatures. 

After weeks of consistent temperatures above the negatives and a high of 18 C on Wednesday, winter is set to throw in “a few parting punches,” as the Weather Network says March will have an average temperature of 4.9 C and April only a few degrees higher at 11.9 C.

We can expect truly warm spring temperatures again towards the end of April, with May reaching an average of 19.2 C, according to the weather agency. 

Ontarians could also be looking at a more humid spring, as Environment Canada predicts more precipitation than normal at this time of the year. 

The Weather Network warns that spring flooding could be seen in some places across the province that are still seeing the results of the last two consecutive snowstorms that brought over 50 centimetres of snow to the region. 

Environment Canada’s Toronto forecast reveals that the city will be going through a weather rollercoaster this week. 

After a warm Wednesday, Toronto will see a drastic drop in temperatures starting Thursday night, reaching -1 C. 

Friday’s sunny afternoon will bring temperatures up again at 8 C, followed by another significant drop this weekend, with a maximum of 5 C on Saturday morning and minimum of -6 C on Sunday.

Torontonians will probably not see sunny days next week, as Monday could bring in some rain and possible snow early morning, followed by cloudy skies, with temperatures between -3 C and 8 C for the rest of the week.