Both Ontario and Quebec are set to see turbulent weather in the coming days due to a strong surveillance system in the area. Some northern areas of Ontario are experiencing heavy snow, while other areas in the south may see 30+ mm of rain by Friday. Rainfall warnings in eastern Ontario and southern Quebec indicate local flooding is possible. More about what to expect with the spring storm and what lies beyond it, below. DON’T MISS: Deprive of warmth: Patience will pay off for Canadians in the cold
SNOW WARNINGS WITH SIGNIFICANT SETS IN THE NORTH
A low-pressure system will push across northwestern Ontario, with the effects lasting through Thursday morning across the region. Snow is expected, which may be dense at times. Special weather reports and snow warnings are valid. Temperatures are expected to be close to the point of frost in some areas, which may allow rain and snow to mix at times. Areas east of Lake Superior, including the Nickel Belt, will see heavy rainfall due to milder temperatures, with a possible 30-50 mm by Friday. The deep accumulation of snow in the Nickel Zone area should absorb much of the rainfall, but, when combined with icy ground, could lead to lakes and local flooding problems for some areas. Dangerous trips are possible due to the rapid accumulation of snow. Very slippery road conditions can occur if the rain mixes with the snow. Drivers are advised to be careful. Communities along the west shores of Lake Superior see the heaviest snowfall, with 20-40cm likely by Thursday. Thunder Bay will hardly lose the heaviest piles, with the expected 10-15 cm. Otherwise, sets of 5-15 cm will make a slow journey along the Trans-Canada Highway. The snowfall will gradually subside by Thursday afternoon.
RAIN FALLS IN SOUTH Ontario and Quebec
For those in southern Ontario and Quebec, milder temperatures will accompany this system, which means that the rainfall will fall as rain until Thursday afternoon. Extensive 10-20 mm of rainfall is possible throughout southern Ontario, with higher total rainfall in the eastern parts of the province and southern Quebec, where rainfall will continue until Thursday. Ottawa and surrounding communities could see 40-50 mm of rain by Thursday. “Rain is expected at times, heavy at times. The soil, already almost saturated, has little capacity to absorb further rainfall,” the Environment and Climate Change Canada said in a rain warning issued for Ottawa. The South Stream system will allow the daytime highs to push teens across much of southern and eastern Ontario by the end of the week. Toronto’s forecast for Thursday reaches 13 ° C, which is a few points above the seasonal date.
LOOKING FORWARD: NEXT WEEK COMES TO WARMER WEATHER
Partly sunny weather is expected in southern parts this weekend, with a risk of rain. Colder weather is expected across the greater Toronto area (GTA) on Saturday and will then become seasonal on Sunday. The spring amusement park train will climb to the top of the hill next week, as a high-pressure ridge is expected to be built over the eastern half of Canada. We are likely to see a series of seasonal high temperatures early next week. Temperatures will easily push senior teens to many locations in southern Ontario, with the potential for highs in the 1920s in some places. Cold water temperatures will keep temperatures low for people near lakes, and an approaching system could also affect how hot things get in the end. Do not get too stuck, though – the train will slide down the hill once again and meteorologists expect a cooler pattern for the second half of April. Stay tuned to The Weather Network for your latest forecast in Ontario and Quebec.
