Whitchurch-Stouffville residents can look forward to a week of clearing skies and climbing temperatures after a grey start to the week. As of Monday afternoon, the Uxbridge weather station recorded 20°C, with Environment Canada forecasting mainly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of showers. The sun will break through starting Tuesday.
Monday carries a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 22°C, but Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be sunny with highs of 24°C and 27°C. Wednesday’s high is well above the seasonal norm of 24°C for this time of year, while Tuesday matches the norm. The UV index on both Monday and Tuesday is rated 8, or very high, meaning extra care is needed outdoors.
Health officials recommend limiting time in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing UV protection sunglasses, and reapplying sunscreen every two hours. Even on a cloudy Monday, the UV index sits at very high, so residents should not skip sun safety steps.
The stretch of fine weather may be brief. Thursday brings a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms and a high of 24°C. By Friday, conditions settle into a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 24°C, and Sunday climbs to 26°C.
The unsettled pattern matches what The Weather Network forecast for Ontario this summer, calling it changeable with more days of showers and thunderstorms than usual. Still, the season is not expected to be a total washout.
Drivers should also plan for temporary lane restrictions on Stouffville Road between Highway 48 and Highway 404. York Region is resurfacing the road from June through early August, with most paving done overnight to reduce traffic delays. No full closures are planned, but the region advises motorists to expect occasional slowdowns.
