A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for the Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County, warning of showers or thunderstorms along with strong winds on Friday. The weather agency forecasts strong wind gusts ranging from 70 to 80 km/h throughout the day, and mentions the likelihood of even stronger winds in the afternoon due to a cold front.
According to Environment Canada, the passage of the cold front could bring another round of powerful winds, with gusts potentially reaching 80 to 90 km/h. The rainy and windy conditions are anticipated to subside by late afternoon or early evening.
In addition to the blustery conditions, warmer temperatures are expected in Waterloo region and Guelph on Friday, with highs reaching 11 degrees Celsius. Meteorologist Trudy Kidd from the national weather agency informed CBC News that Friday will see the peak of the warm weather, followed by a drop below freezing as the week progresses.
Kidd mentioned that Saturday will be slightly warmer than usual, but by Sunday, temperatures will return to near-normal levels, with the upcoming week leaning towards the normal to slightly warm side. She noted that while Friday’s warmth is uncommon, it is not unprecedented, with the record high of 12.2 degrees Celsius on January 9 dating back to 1937.
Looking ahead, Saturday’s forecast includes mainly cloudy skies with a slight chance of flurries and a high of 1 degree Celsius. Sunday is expected to be cloudy and colder, with temperatures reaching -3 degrees Celsius.
