London Weather Whiplash: Mild Rain Today, But Brutal Winds & Flurries Are On The Way

Well, what a mixed bag of weather we're in for, eh? Today, if you're stepping out in London and the surrounding areas, you might actually be pleasantly surprised. We're looking at a pretty mild start, with temperatures hovering around a balmy (for this time of year, anyway) 7 degrees Celsius. It's a proper spring tease, really.

You’ll want to grab that umbrella, though, because we’ve got rain on the forecast for much of the day. Nothing too dramatic, just that typical grey, damp London weather we know so well. But hey, at least it’s not freezing rain, right? Enjoy this little reprieve while it lasts, because things are about to take a bit of a turn.

Don't get too comfortable with these mild conditions, because Mother Nature has a swift change-up planned for us later on. As we head into tonight, brace yourselves! A potent cold front is making its way through, and it’s bringing with it some rather formidable guests: strong winds and a significant drop in temperature. We’re talking gusts that could hit a pretty blustery 70 to 80 kilometres per hour. So, if you have anything light or unsecured in your yard, maybe tie it down before dusk.

With those winds will come a noticeable chill. Temperatures are expected to plummet overnight, dipping down close to the freezing mark. And what do dropping temperatures and strong winds often bring? You guessed it – flurries! Yes, it seems winter isn’t quite done with us yet, with a chance of some snow starting to fall overnight and continuing into Wednesday.

Looking ahead to Wednesday itself, prepare for a definite return to winter's embrace. The high for the day will struggle to reach even a meager 0 or 1 degree Celsius. Those gusty winds will stick around, making it feel even colder, and those flurries? They’re likely to be a persistent feature throughout the day, potentially leaving us with a couple of centimetres of fresh snow. So, trade the umbrella for a warmer coat and maybe even dig out those boots again. It looks like we're swinging from a taste of spring right back to the thick of winter, all in the blink of an eye. Classic Ontario weather, really!