THUNDER BAY — Northwestern Ontario residents hoping to get outside for some fresh air during the COVID-19 pandemic will welcome the current extended weather forecast.
According to Environment Canada, the first week of April, at least, will be warmer than normal, but the spring thaw should continue at a gradual pace.
The usual high temperature for this period is between 5 and 6 C.
Maximums from Thursday through Monday are predicted to range between 7 and 9 C.
Most days will see a mix of sun and cloud, but meteorologist Peter Kimbell says there's a risk of shower activity Friday night into Saturday morning.
The forecast follows the trend established in Thunder Bay in March, which was slightly warmer and significantly drier than normal.
Kimbell said the average overnight low in the city was about a one-and-a-half degrees above the historic average, and the average daily maximum of 2 was 1.7 degrees higher than usual.
Thunder Bay Airport recorded 22.4 millimetres of precipitation during the month, slightly better than half the normal amount.
