After days of snow squalls for parts of Ontario, the weekend will give hard-hit areas a breather as the lake-machine is turned off.
After a beautiful, sunny start to the weekend in southern Ontario, however, the forecast will take 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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So if you have any last-minute holiday planning and decorating, Saturday will be the day to get them done.
Southern Ontario Sunday afternoon precipitation timing – Dec. 14, 2024
Rainy Sunday sets the tone for Monday
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.
Southern Ontario forecast rainfall totals through Monday – Dec. 14, 2024
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.
Southern Ontario wind forecast Monday afternoon – Dec. 14, 2024
Mild temperatures reminiscent of November will then be dragged into the province behind a warm front following the rain.
While the mild temperatures take over on Monday, so, too, will the chances for rain as a cold front quickly moves in and across the province throughout the afternoon hours.
Southern Ontario forecast precipitation Monday evening – Dec. 14, 2024
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.
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