Ontario faces unseasonably cold temperatures at spring's start

Ontario experienced an extremely cold morning over the weekend, with temperatures falling as low as -30.5°C at Weagamow Lake. This unusually frigid weather serves as a reminder that spring does not always bring warm temperatures, even in late March. Across the province, many areas felt the chill, with Sandy Lake recording -29°C and Timmins nearly reaching -20°C. These temperatures are significantly below the seasonal averages for this time of year. Cold nights are expected to continue, spreading across southern Ontario as well. Though it may seem strange, this kind of cold in March is not unheard of. Last year, Weagamow Lake saw five days in a row below -30°C. Historically, Ontario has seen colder March temperatures before. For example, in 1964, Timmins recorded -30.2°C as late as March 26. For now, Ontario remains under the influence of winter. A chilly air mass is expected to linger near Hudson Bay, keeping the province in winter's icy grasp for the rest of March.