Residents in Waterloo are seeing an unseasonably warm Thursday, April 9, 2026, as temperatures reach a high of 17°C, though conditions are expected to shift toward a cooler and wetter pattern through the weekend.
According to Environment Canada, this afternoon temperature is well above the typical 11°C average for mid-April. While the day began with sunny skies, clouds and showers are moving in as the day progresses. The chance of precipitation is currently at 60%, with a potential for thunderstorms by mid-afternoon. Residents can also expect windy conditions, with southwest winds blowing at 30 km/h and gusts reaching 50 km/h.
This warmth will be brief, as a storm system moving through northern Ontario is driving significant weather changes across the region. Temperatures are set to drop by approximately 10°C on Friday, bringing a cooler high of 5°C.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue through the weekend and into early next week. The Weather Network reports that cloudy conditions and periods of rain are likely from Friday through Tuesday. While this shift brings more rain to the area, there are no active weather alerts or watches currently in effect for the Region of Waterloo.
