Toronto welcomes a rare dry stretch during an already soaking wet spring
After weeks of wet weather, Toronto may see its longest dry stretch of the year this week
Toronto has seen a notable and welcome dry spell this week. No precipitation was recorded at Pearson International Airport (YYZ) from Monday through Wednesday, and Thursday's forecast is also dry.
This ties the longest stretch without precipitation this year, previously recorded from March 1–4.
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Much of Friday is also expected to remain dry for Toronto and surrounding areas, though rain moving in from the southwest could bring showers by the evening or overnight.
If the rain holds off, Friday could mark Toronto's fifth consecutive dry day this year, depending on timing.
This dry stretch is much needed. Many regions in Ontario have experienced 150–200% of their normal precipitation over the past month, leading to snowmelt, flooding, and elevated water levels across the province.
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The recent dry weather allows the waterlogged ground to absorb excess moisture.
So far, April rainfall at YYZ totals 90.5 mm, already above the monthly average of 70.7 mm. March saw 97.8 mm of precipitation, significantly higher than the normal 34 mm.
The drier conditions bring temporary relief to an otherwise exceptionally wet spring.