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GTA residents enjoy warmer Good Friday as they brace for heavy rainfalls over weekend
Environment Canada warned 25 to 50 millimetres of rain and a sharp cooldown after a brief warm spell drew Ontarians outdoors.
- On Good Friday, the Greater Toronto Area enjoyed a high of 18°C, drawing many Ontarians to outdoor spaces like Lakeview Park Beach in Oshawa, Ont., for the unseasonably warm weather.
- After a "mentally exhausting" winter, residents sought outdoor respite, with visitor Hollie Manners saying, "today was the first time I enjoyed it because the weather is so much nicer."
- Environment Canada warned of heavy rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 millimetres in southern Ontario, while forecasting snowfall of 15 to 35 centimetres for northern and eastern regions of Quebec.
- Ontario Provincial Police reported road closures in northern parts of the province, as the agency warned that "travel will likely be challenging" and "roads will likely be difficult to navigate" due to accumulating snow.
- Temperatures will drop significantly over the Easter weekend, with forecasters calling for a low of-4°C early next week as the spring warmth fades and severe weather moves in.
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GTA residents enjoy warmer Good Friday as they brace for heavy rainfalls over weekend
If you enjoy outdoor activities, Friday was your day.
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GTA residents enjoy warmer Good Friday as they brace for heavy rainfalls over weekend – 105.9 The Region
If you enjoy outdoor activities, Friday was your day. The Greater Toronto Area was expected to see high of 18 C on Good Friday before the temperature starts dropping over the Easter weekend into early next week with a low of -4 C in the forecast for Tuesday. So, many Ontarians flocked to places to enjoy a warm and half-sunny day, like Lakeview Park Beach in Oshawa, Ont., Friday morning, before the heavy rainfall expected Saturday. Some walked do…
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