Toronto facing 80 km/h wind gusts on Monday: Environment Canada
Posted December 27, 2025 7:17 pm.
Last Updated December 29, 2025 7:22 am.
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for strong wind in Toronto, with gusts that could reach up to 80 km/h on Monday.
This comes after several weather alerts were issued on Sunday for the entire Greater Toronto Area, including a yellow warning for rainfall and freezing rain.
According to Environment Canada, strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning with the passage of a strong cold front. This is expected to last until the evening.
Environment Canada says areas with significant ice build-up from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.
“Utility outages are possible,” the federal weather agency noted. “Significant damage to buildings and/or trees is possible.”
Temperatures are expected to fall to – 3°C Monday afternoon with the wind chill making it feel like – 13°C.
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Tuesday will have some sunny breaks with a chance of a few flurries. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of -5°C and a low of -6°C.
After that, Toronto residents will ring in 2026 with some cold weather as New Year’s Eve is expected to see light snow, along with a high of -4°C and a low of -15°C.
On New Year’s Day, there is some sun and cloud but the weather continues to dip with a high of -7°C and a low of 11°C.
-With files from Joseph Ryan
