Welcome to the jungle, cyclists
Waterproofing will be essential for cyclists this week across the GTA.
It's far from ideal. You're going to hear the s-word several times this week. You'll look at our weekly outlook and your app and be annoyed - but there will be breaks. I'm going to patch together a forecast that'll make sure you're able to get out for several hours this week to cycle. For those that commute by back, waterproofing will be essential.
MONDAY
For sure, the coldest day of the week - with highs stuck in the low 20s. The day will feature a stiff easterly wind of 30 km/h
Any sunny break is a gift, so enjoy it
Late morning we'll get a few hours of dry weather - so check the radar and head out for a ride
TUESDAY
Meet the humidity. A warm front has lifted north – we push into an unstable air mass
An early ride (earlier than 7 am) might be the right play here before showers and thunderstorms migrate across the area later in the morning
I'm optimistic for a drier afternoon because storms might split and target north of the GTA and the Niagara Peninsula
Wind becoming southerly, 20-40 km/h through the afternoon
Highs in the mid-20s and humidex in the mid-30s
WEDNESDAY
Possible passing showers and thunderstorms, with hope for late-day clearing and sunshine developing
Winds gusting up to 30 km/h out of the southwest
Highs in the upper 20s and humidex mid-30s
THURSDAY
Fingers crossed for a drier day! A possible late-day thunderstorm towards the southwest
Highs in the upper 20s with humidex once again sticky in the mid-30s
Winds generally light and out of the south
FRIDAY
A couple of rounds of showers and thunderstorms, and remaining muggy - there will be several hours of rain-free time along with a few hours of sun
Winds out of the southwest at 20-40 km/h
Broken record, highs in the upper 20s with humidex in the mid-30s