Residents in St. Thomas are dealing with cold, windy conditions this week as a stretch of winter-like weather continues across the region. According to Environment Canada, morning temperatures on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, felt like -13 due to northwest winds gusting up to 47 kilometres per hour.
While flurries were reported early Tuesday morning, forecasters expect skies to clear by this afternoon with a high of 1°C. Despite the chilly start to the day, there are currently no active weather alerts in effect for the city. Residents should remain mindful of potentially slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks as the City of St. Thomas continues its maintenance operations across the local network of streets and sidewalks.
The current cold snap aligns with projections for a sluggish transition into spring this year. According to The Weather Network, Ontario is seeing a trend of colder-than-normal temperatures and periods of winter weather that may persist throughout April.
Those looking for relief from the cold can expect warmer conditions on Wednesday, April 8. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high of 8°C. While wind chill values are expected to hover near -9 in the morning, the return of sun and higher temperatures on Wednesday marks a significant change from the current blustery conditions.
