Showers expected Tuesday in Windsor-Essex
Showers are back in the forecast for Windsor-Essex.
Warm temperatures will hang around until mid-week before dropping off again later in the week and into the weekend.
Tuesday: Cloudy. 60 per cent chance of rain or drizzle changing to 30 percent chance of drizzle this morning. High 8.
Tuesday Night: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low plus 4.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 10.
Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 4.
Friday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of rain or snow. Windy. High plus 3.
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 3.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 3.
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