Sunny breaks expected before Sunday shower chance
Durham Region is heading into the final weekend of August with comfortable temperatures, periods of sunshine and generally pleasant conditions before clouds and a chance of showers return on Sunday.
The latest Durham Region weather outlook from Environment Canada suggests Friday and Saturday will provide the best opportunities for outdoor plans, while conditions become somewhat less settled by the end of the weekend.
Environment Canada currently forecasts a mix of sun and cloud in Oshawa and Pickering on Friday, Aug. 28, with daytime highs reaching around 24 C. The combination of sunshine and seasonal temperatures should make for comfortable conditions throughout much of the day.
Skies are expected to clear Friday night, allowing temperatures to fall to around 10 C. Residents heading outdoors later in the evening may want an extra layer as conditions become noticeably cooler after sunset.
Saturday, Aug. 29, is shaping up to be the better outdoor day of the weekend. A mix of sun and cloud is forecast across much of Durham Region, with temperatures again reaching approximately 24 C. That is slightly above the seasonal normal of about 23 C for this time of year.
The relatively dry and mild conditions could make Saturday favourable for outdoor events, family activities, hiking, cycling, visits to local parks or other weekend plans.
By Saturday night, however, clouds are expected to increase. Overnight temperatures will also be warmer than Friday night, with lows around 15 C.
Conditions become less settled on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Environment Canada forecasts cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of showers during the day. Despite the increased cloud cover and possibility of rain, temperatures should remain mild, with a daytime high near 24 C.
Sunday night is expected to remain cloudy with another 30 per cent chance of showers and an overnight low near 18 C.
Residents planning outdoor activities may therefore want to take advantage of the brighter weather expected Friday and Saturday. Sunday plans could require some flexibility, particularly if showers develop during the afternoon or evening.
The shower risk remains relatively low, meaning some areas of Durham Region could stay dry even if rain develops elsewhere.
Longer-range forecasts can still change as the weekend approaches, particularly when it comes to precipitation timing, cloud cover and temperatures. Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring updated Durham Region weather forecasts before making weather-sensitive weekend plans.
