Possible flurries this week

Our first flurries of the year have been pencilled into the forecast.

For this afternoon and evening, we have a 70 per cent chance of showers, with a risk of thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50 km/hr. The daytime high today is 12 C (54 F). Showers could continue into the evening, tapering off throughout the night. The rain could turn to flurries overnight, with an expected low of 2 (36).

Thursday is expected to see cloudy skies, with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 8 (46). The chance of precipitation drops to 30 per cent overnight, but as the temperature dips to -2 (28), any showers could turn to flurries.

Friday should see a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30 per cent chance of showers or flurries, and a high of 6 (43). The chance of precipitation falls away Friday night, with partly cloudy skies and a low of -1 (30) expected.

In the extended forecast, Saturday is expected to see cloudy skies, and a high of 8 (46), and a nighttime low of -1 (30). Sunday should be warmer, with an expected high of 12 (54) and a mix of sun and cloud. Sunday night has a low of 4 (39). Monday could see a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 14 (57).

Normals for this time of year is a high of 14 (57) and a low of 4 (39).

Sunset for tonight will be at 6:53 p.m. The sun will return Thursday morning at 7:14 a.m.