Drizzle and clouds in Windsor-Essex to start the week
(Source: Kim Goor)
Temperatures will continue to jump up and down in Windsor-Essex this week.
Expect a range from 4 C to 15 C through Friday.
The average high for this time of year is about 9 C.
Monday: A few showers or periods of drizzle ending this morning then cloudy. Wind north 30 km/h. High 6.
Monday Night: Clearing. Wind north 30 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 6 overnight.
Tuesday: Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 8. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning.
Wednesday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. High plus 4.
Thursday: Sunny. High 8.
Friday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of rain. High 15.
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 6.
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