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Port Loring, Ontario – Medium Range Weather Outlook

As we move into the last week of April and early May, Port Loring is expected to experience a shift in weather conditions. A cold frontal boundary now moving across the Great Plains will be followed by a second, somewhat stronger, system later in the week. Now, while this will raise the risk of thunderstorms across the central United States, the impact here at home will be much different.

Following the passage of these systems, a cold pool of air is forecast to settle over Ontario and Quebec. This will bring cooler temperatures to our region and prevent any sustained warm-up as we enter May.

Daytime highs in Port Loring are expected to hover between 50°F and 54°F (10°C to 12°C) through much of the period, which is several degrees below seasonal norms. Overnight lows will be quite chilly, often dropping to between 30°F and 37°F (-1°C to 3°C), especially after a cold front sweeps through.

We should also expect more cloud cover than sunshine, with occasional light rain showers scattered through the week. It will not be a washout, but the grey skies and cooler air will certainly be noticeable.

While the central parts of North America are expected to enjoy a stretch of warm and dry weather, Port Loring and much of the Great Lakes region will remain under the influence of this stubborn cold upper low.

This pattern is typical for our area in early spring, when early warmth tries to push north but gets blocked by lingering cold air.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW