Toronto could see coldest temperatures in a decade Thursday night
Toronto set to experience coldest temperatures in a decade Thursday night
Temperatures in Toronto are forecast to plunge to -25°C Thursday night, which, if reached, would mark the coldest temperature recorded at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) in a decade. Some weather models suggest the possibility of even colder conditions, making the event even more notable.
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If temperatures fall below -26.3°C, it would be the coldest Toronto has experienced in 32 years! A reading of -28.6°C or colder would place this among the city's top 10 coldest days ever recorded.
Keep in mind, Toronto’s average overnight low for this time of year is normally around -7°C. These frigid conditions, even for Canadian winters, significantly surpass typical seasonal values. Historically, this period is the coldest time of year in Toronto.
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Record-breaking or not, the extreme cold serves as a strong reminder to take necessary precautions to stay warm and safe.
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