The frigidly cool daytime highs Mother Nature supplied the past few days across Simcoe County are on the way out, with more spring-like weather on tap to round out the month of April.
Residents woke up to a crisp -3C Thursday morning, with some having to defrost the car windows before heading out.
Thursday’s daytime highs will reach 7C under sunny skies before overnight lows drop to -4C.
However, the weather starts to warm up as we head into the weekend, with highs reaching 12C Friday and 16C Saturday, and nothing but sunshine.
Sunday will see a mix of sun and cloud, but temperatures will remain in the teens, reaching 15C.
There is a possibility of showers for the start of next week. Environment Canada predicts a 60 per cent chance for Monday throughout the day and overnight.
SIZZLING SUMMER AHEAD
Meanwhile, the US-based Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “seasonably warm” summer across central Ontario, with highs of 30 to 35C.
The almanac reports sizzling temperatures from mid to late July before a “wave of unseasonably cool air” pushes through in September.
It forecasts predominantly wet weather by mid-August.
the Farmers’ Almanac is a publication that has been using the same formula for over 200 years to predict annual weather patterns.
Its website states readers find it has an 85 per cent accuracy rate.