After the harsh cold we faced in late December and January, this recent warm spell has been a welcome change -except for the freezing rain.
However, as most folks in southern Ontario are aware, winter isn’t done just yet.
This week will bring back some arctic air before we see a brief stretch of warmer temperatures. Then, by the end of the weekend, expect another drop in temperature.
Geoff Coulson from Environment Canada shared with 570 News Radio that people should dress warmly before heading out on Tuesday.
“Wake-up temperatures first thing Tuesday morning, -18 C in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. Normal lows for this time of year are -10 C, so we’ll be a lot colder than that. We’re also looking at only getting up to a high on Tuesday of -8 C. Normal highs for this time of year are -1 C.”
An Alberta clipper is pushing cold air eastward from the prairies. As it crosses over the Great Lakes, it will gather moisture that’s expected to fall as snow midweek, with accumulations between 5 to 10 cm.
“This one (Alberta clipper) is relatively fast-moving and doesn’t have a great moisture feed. So, the 5 to 10 cm generally across the area seems pretty reasonable. And, we could pick up additional accumulation on Wednesday from off-site snow following that system,” said Coulson.
Coulson added that it’s going to be quite an unpredictable week temperature-wise.
A snapshot of the forecast for Waterloo Region. (Environment Canada)
“The way things are shaping up for the next seven to ten days, more variation in temperature is expected. Milder temperatures with the system Tuesday night into Wednesday, and then colder temperatures again later on in the week. Mild temperatures again on Friday then colder temperatures again for the weekend. So, a bit of a roller coaster for our temperatures over the next week or so.”
When asked about what kind of spring Waterloo Region might expect, Coulson mentioned that these fluctuating temperatures are likely to continue somewhat but overall March is anticipated to be warmer than average.
Coulson emphasized that wild changes in temperature can happen around this time of year; hence it’s crucial for people to frequently check Environment Canada’s forecast to stay updated on any warnings that may come up.
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