The weather forecast indicates a chilly period ahead, with temperatures reaching as low as -21 °C tonight. This morning started with light snow, which is expected to transition into mainly cloudy conditions, accompanied by a 40 percent chance of additional flurries. The northwest wind is strong, blowing at 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h, contributing to a wind chill that makes it feel significantly colder, dropping to minus 11 this morning and potentially hitting minus 17 this afternoon.
As we move into tonight, the temperature will plunge to a low of -21 °C. Conditions will be partly cloudy, with the wind remaining brisk until it lightens overnight. The risk of frostbite increases due to the wind chill, which will feel like minus 17 initially but drop to minus 28 as the night wears on.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the forecast calls for a high of minus 9 °C with a mix of sun and cloud. However, the wind chill could feel much colder, reaching minus 28 in the morning and minus 16 later in the day, thus maintaining a risk of frostbite. Tuesday night will see the temperature fall to minus 8 °C with potential periods of snow.
On Wednesday, temperatures may rise slightly to a high of minus 3 °C with the possibility of snow continuing throughout the day. Nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to minus 12 °C, accompanied by cloudy conditions and a 60 percent chance of further snow.
The forecast for Thursday remains cold with a mix of sun and clouds and a high remaining around minus 3 °C, alongside a 60 percent chance of snow or rain. Nighttime temperatures are predicted to be around minus 8 °C.
The week continues with Friday potentially bringing a slight warming trend, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 2 °C. Cloudy conditions will persist, and it will cool down to around 0 °C overnight. Saturday remains cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers, with temperatures again hovering around 2 °C during the day, while nighttime temperatures will drop to minus 14 °C with a 60 percent chance of flurries.
Despite the cold weather forecast, there is a glimmer of hope as we approach the weekend, with slightly warmer temperatures expected. It’s important for everyone to bundle up and be prepared for the wintry conditions over the coming days.