Residents in Owen Sound, Ontario, can expect a dramatic change in the weather this week as temperatures swing from a cold start to a warmer-than-average weekend. After experiencing a frigid Tuesday morning with wind chill values reaching minus 17 degrees Celsius, Environment Canada forecasts that temperatures will climb steadily to reach 15 degrees by Sunday and Monday.
The week began with winter-like conditions recorded at Wiarton Airport, which serves as the primary weather observation station for the region. A Gale Warning remains in effect for Southern Georgian Bay, with reports of reduced visibility in flurries and strong winds. The Canadian Coast Guard continues to monitor these marine conditions, noting that ice coverage on the bay still consists of two-tenths thick lake ice with consolidated, rotten ice along the shores.
This mid-April shift follows a pattern anticipated by The Weather Network, which predicted a sluggish start to spring for Ontario with cold temperatures and snow potentially lingering through the month. While the historical average high for this time of year is 8 degrees Celsius, the forecast for this upcoming weekend sits about 7 degrees above that seasonal normal.
The weather is expected to remain unsettled during the transition. Following the cold start on Tuesday, Wednesday is expected to bring sunny skies, while Thursday and Friday will see a return of scattered showers. By the weekend, warmer air will arrive alongside rain, marking a significant departure from the wintry conditions felt earlier in the week.
