Residents of Bracebridge, Ontario, should prepare for a warming trend this week accompanied by frequent rain that may create wet and challenging travel conditions. According to Environment Canada, temperatures are expected to climb steadily throughout the coming days, rising well above typical seasonal averages.
The week begins with cooler conditions, as the forecast for Sunday, April 12, calls for snow or rain in the morning changing to rain by noon. Residents should also expect breezy conditions, with winds shifting southeast at 20 km/h and gusts reaching up to 40 km/h.
Temperatures will begin a noticeable climb starting Tuesday, April 14, with a high of 11°C. The mercury is expected to continue rising to 16°C on Wednesday, April 15, and reach a peak of 17°C on Thursday, April 16. While these temperatures are warmer than the traditional April climate normals of 10°C, the milder weather will arrive with cloudy skies and a consistent 60 percent chance of rain on all three days.
As of 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, conditions at the Muskoka Airport were reported as sunny with a temperature of 1.2°C. There were no active weather alerts for the Town of Bracebridge at the time the forecast was issued.
