Spring-like conditions to kick off March
A CTV News viewer submitted photo from February 2024. (Source: Wendy Bebee)
After a recent bout of fluctuating temperatures, Windsor-Essex is in store for a stretch of warm weather.
Saturday will begin with periods of rain or drizzle in the morning. It’ll dry up in the afternoon with cloudy skies expected and fog developing with a high of 11 degrees.
Saturday night will remain partly cloudy with a low of plus 2.
Here’s a look at the Windsor region’s forecast
Saturday: Periods of rain or drizzle ending early in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches developing late in the afternoon. High 11.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Fog patches. Low plus 2.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.
Monday: Cloudy. High 17.
Tuesday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 10.
Wednesday: Sunny. High 9.
Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 10.
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