What to know
- Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for Monday, with southwesterly and northwesterly wind gusts reaching 70–90 km/h across the GTA.
- Areas with ice buildup from Sunday’s freezing rain are most vulnerable, with possible power outages and damage to trees, buildings, and infrastructure.
- Windy conditions follow weekend rain and freezing rain, with rain and flurries expected Monday and continued flurries forecast through New Year’s Day.
It’s set to be a very windy day in the city on Monday following heavy rain over the weekend.
A yellow warning has been issued by Environment Canada as strong southwesterly and northwesterly wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h are expected today.
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The national weather agency says the wind gusts are due to a strong cold front passing through southern Ontario today and are set to ease this evening.
Environment Canada warns that areas with significant ice build-up from freezing rain that happened yesterday will be the most vulnerable.
It adds that utility outages are possible today due to the wind, along with significant damage to buildings and trees.
“Secure loose objects. Stay away from fallen power lines. Prepare for some disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities,” the weather agency says on its website.
The windy conditions come after heavy rain and freezing rain hit the GTA on Sunday, causing big puddles, slippery sidewalks and messy roads.
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In addition to strong winds, rain and flurries are expected today with a high of 1 C and a low of -8 C. Mainly cloudy on Tuesday with a chance of flurries and a high of -3 C and a low of -5 C. Flurries are also expected on New Year’s Eve with a high of -5 C and a low of -13 C. And for the first day of the New Year, flurries are expected with a high of -5 C and a low of -9 C.
