Windsor region avoids weather advisories
Windsor-Essex is in for a pretty seasonal day on Thursday before clouds and showers roll in for the end of the week and into the weekend.
The region has also escaped a number of weather advisories that are covering areas into London-Middlesex and Huron-Perth.
Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 2 or low.
Thursday Night: Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Low minus 2. Wind chill minus 7 overnight.
Friday: Cloudy. High 8.
Saturday: Showers. Windy. High 9.
Sunday: Sunny. High plus 4.
Monday: Cloudy. High plus 4.
Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries. High plus 3.
Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 2.
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