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Toronto could see its first snowfall of the season as temperatures plunge this week

After a record-breaking warm start to November, temperatures are expected to drop significantly, with the city potentially seeing its first flurries on Thursday night.

Snow-dusted Toronto park path with trees, benches, and a lone cyclist amid light snowfall.
Toronto could see its first fall flurries on Thursday night. (Courtesy: Beatriz Ferreira)

What to know

  • Toronto recorded a high of 22ºC on Monday following an unusually warm start to November.
  • Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits for the remainder of the week.
  • The city could see its first flurries of the season on Thursday night, with a 30 per cent chance of showers or flurries.
  • Temperatures are expected to dip to -1ºC Thursday night, marking the first time below-zero temperatures have been forecast since May.
  • Friday and Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with highs of 5ºC and 6ºC, respectively.

After an unseasonably warm first half of fall, Toronto could see temperature drops and even its first flurries this week. 

November began on a warmer note, following an already warmer-than-usual October, with Toronto registering two weather records in those months. 

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Now, it seems the cold is finally catching up, with temperatures expected to plummet this week. 

After seeing a high of 22ºC on Monday, temperatures are expected to drop into the positive one-digits and even below zero for the rest of the week. 

The city could also see its first sight of snow on Thursday night, as a 30 per cent chance of flurries or showers is expected. 

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This week’s weather forecast

After a very warm beginning of the week, Torontonians might have started to feel the chills this Wednesday. 

The day started mainly sunny, with increasing cloudiness taking over throughout the day, and a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon, and a high of 11ºC. 

Cloudy weather will turn into a 60 per cent chance of showers at night, with a low of 4ºC expected. 

Temperatures will continue to drop on Thursday, with a high of only 7ºC and a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon.

Cloudy periods are expected at night, along with a 30 per cent chance of showers or the first flurries of the season, and a temperature low of -1ºC. This would also be the first time temperatures drop below zero since May.  

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A mix of cloud and sun is expected on Friday, with a high of 5ºC and a low of 0ºC with cloudy periods at night. 

Similar weather is expected on Saturday, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 6ºC and a low of 1ºC. 

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