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October Heat Wave Grips Toronto With Near-Record Highs Through Monday

Forecasters say the rare early-October surge could brush 30 C ahead of a quick return to mid-teens next week.

Overview

  • Daytime highs are reaching the high 20s across Toronto and southern Ontario, with about 27 C expected to hold through Monday.
  • The warmth is running roughly 10–11 C above the early-October norm of 15–17 C, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
  • Meteorologist Rob Kuhn says some areas could hit 30 C and Toronto may approach or break daily temperature records this weekend.
  • A shift to cooler weather is forecast to begin Tuesday with showers, followed by daytime highs returning to the mid-teens by midweek.
  • Forecasters expect a below-seasonal 14 C on Thursday and say frost advisories are possible later in the week.