March 5 weather: A warm and rainy day for southern Ontario

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Published March 5, 2024 at 6:00 am

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GTA residents had best get their umbrellas out as we expect another warm and rainy day.

According to Environment Canada, the day will begin warm at 9 degrees by 6 a.m. but skies will remain cloudy. By 8 a.m. temperatures will continue to rise, but the odds of rain will too. At that time there’s a 40 per cent chance of showers.

Temperatures will peak at 17 degrees by 1 p.m. At 4 p.m. the odds of rain will increase to 80 per cent and temperatures will begin to fall.

Showers will continue until at least 11 p.m. and temperatures will bottom out at 9 degrees.

Winds will remain low throughout the day starting at 5 km/h. However, they will grow in strength somewhat, reaching 30 km/h by nightfall.

 

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