The Toronto Islands on Lake Ontario - 1.22.12

Just a quick post to share with you some great snaps of south-central Ontario, Canada and to update you on Haliburton Highlands Weather for the week of January 23 through January 28, 2012. Look for way above seasonal temperatures on some days with below-freezing temps. coming after. It might get dicey, so stay safe!

Haliburton Highlands Long Term forecast 1.23.12 - 1.28.12

Blue Mountain Ski Resort - January 19, 2012

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather - January 19, 2012

I just took a peek at the extended forecast and as previously reported, it looks like the winter of 2011-12 is going to be remembered for it’s above-seasonal temperatures mixed with about average precipitation. The worst part I think most folks would agree, is the melting of the snow on days like predicted on this coming Monday with a high of 36F degrees. When Monday’s nighttime temperatures roll around it will get icy so many will wake up to icy conditions on Tuesday morning. After Monday’s mixed precipitation, Tuesday’s snow won’t have a chance to melt with a 30-degree F day and scattered flurries. And so it goes. Happy trails!

Sir Sam's Ski & Summer Resort, Haliburton Highlands - January 19, 2012

Kincardine Harbour, Ontario, Canada 6.18.11

I’m short on sleep and time but I wanted to mention that this weekend in the Haliburton Highlands looks perfect! You’ve got mild temperatures on both Saturday and Sunday. There’s no precipitation in the forecast and night time tempertures are perfect for sleeping. Enjoy the webcam photos I took just now–proof positive that it is well worth going outside to play!
Make it a great one!

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather 6.18 -19, 2011

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather June 19- 24, 2011

Haliburton Highlands Bug Report June 18 - 23

Shots captured by me at dawn on Monday 6.06.11 via webcam found on WeatherNetwork.com
Southern Ontario Awakens 6.06.11 SUNRISE PHOTOS

Barrie - Sunset June 3, 2011

Since I never quite got to bed last night (long story) I was able to grab some awesome morning shots of southeastern Ontario at 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central). And, since I’m just getting the weather-cast done now, I’ve grabbed a couple more shots of sunsets in beautiful southeastern Ontario, Canada. Something for everyone.

I hear that Ontarians have had record rainfall in the month of May. I sympathize as though you might not expect it, weather here in the Chicago area is not too different. We’ve had the record rainy May, the zig-zagging temperatures, mostly on the cold side–but then excruciatingly hot and humid for a day or so as well. Just nutty.

So, what do we dare expect for this week? You may be pleasantly surprised!

First, in a big change, there will be almost no rainfall in southeastern Ontario for the next week. That is very welcome coming on the heels of such a wet May. Temperatures in general will be rather moderate with daytime highs about 21 or 22 °C during the day. Here are the details:

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather June 3 - 4 2011

Expect variable cloudiness overnight on Friday with temperatures dipping down to 50°F. You could get up to 0.1 inches of rain from Friday evening through Saturday evening.

You’ll wake on Saturday to isolated showers and a temperature of 57°F. Isolated showers continue through Saturday afternoon with a high of 70°F. Saturday evening will be cloudy with showers and a temperature of 66°F. Saturday’s overnight low will be 50°F.

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Forecast (F)

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Forecast (C)

Sunday will have cloudy periods, a high of 73°F and an overnight low of 54°F. There is no precipitation forecast for Sunday.

Monday will again feature cloudy periods but with a high of 66°F, will be somewhat cooler. The overnight low of 54°F on Monday however, will mimic Sunday’s low. You could get close to 0.1 inch of rain.

Tuesday, June 7, expect cloudy periods, a high of 68°F and an overnight low of  54°F. There is no precipitation forecast for Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 8, isolated showers are again in the forecast. The high is expected to be 72°F and the overnight low, 50°F. You may get close to 0.1 inch of precipitation accumulation.

Thursday, June 9, will be a mainly sunny day with a high expected to be 72°F and the overnight low, 57°F. There is no precipitation forecast for Thursday.

Make it a great week!

Kincardine Harbour Boats, ONT, CA - May 28.11

The weather for the final weekend of May 2011 in southeastern Ontario is starting off wet–but will it stay that way?:

Weekend Weather Haliburton Highlands 5.28 - 5.29

Judging from the photos it itsrainy in many area of southern Ontario Saturday, early afternoon. By Saturday evening however it should become mainly cloudy. There is expected to be 0.1 inch of rain from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The high temperature Saturday will be 64°F and the overnight low, 55°F.

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather

Sunday, look for a cloudy day with showers. The high temperature is expected to be 66°F and the overnight low 55°F.  There may be up to 0.1 inch of rain accumulation.

Monday, expect variable clouds, a pleasant high of 75°F and a repeat of Monday’s overnight low of 55°F.  Again, there may be up to 0.1 inch of rain accumulation.

Tuesday, there’ll be a chance of  thundershowers with the high temperature soaring to 81°F, though it should feel like 95°F(!) The overnight low will be 63°F and there is again a chance of up to 0.1 inch of rain accumulation.

Wednesday will be sunny. The high will be a comfortable 73°F and the low overnight, 57°F. There is no rain in the forecast.

Thursday, June 2, expect variable cloudiness and a high of 63°F. The overnight low will drop to 50°F. There is no precipitation in the forecast.

Friday will be a sunny day with a mild temperature of 64°F.  The low overnight will be a chilly 48°F and there is no rain in the forecast.

Have a great week!

Limerick Lake, Gilmour, ONT, CA May 20, 2011

Welcome to the May 24 weekend, the first EDIT/statutory Canadian ‘summer’ holiday except in the eastern maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island or in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Hopefully, if you are headed to cottage country in southeastern Ontario, you left early on Friday (missed all the bad traffic) and are now there anticipating a lovely Saturday.

The weekend weather looks like this:

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather May 21-22

Look for some isolated showers Friday evening with cloudy periods overnight Friday. The low temperature will be a pleasant 54°F.

Saturday morning looks great with the forecast calling for ‘sunny’ weather and 57°F to begin the day. By Saturday afternoon “variable cloudiness” becomes part of the picture with Saturday evening becoming cloudy with sunny breaks. The high temperature for Saturday will reach 75°F and the overnight low, 54°F.  There is forecast 0.1 inches of rain in this 24-hour period.

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather May 21 -through May 27

Sunday, May 22, calls for showers and the accompanying clouds. The high should be a comfortable 68°F, the low overnight also a comfortable 55°F; expect 0.1 inches of rain in this 24-hour period.

Monday the 23rd of May, formerly known as ‘Victoria Day,’ there will be a chance of thundershowers. The high will be 68°F and the overnight low 57°F with a chance of up to 0.7 inches of precipitation accumulation.

Tuesday, May 24 brings variable clouds, a high temperature of of 64°F and a low overnight of 52°F. There could be up to 0.3 inches of precipitation accumulation.

Wednesday, May 25 expect light rain, a high of 63°F and a low overnight of 48°F. Like the previous day, there could be up to 0.3 inches of precipitation accumulation.

Thursday May 26, scattered showers are predicted with the high reaching 61°F and an overnight low of 50°F. There may be 0.4 inches-plus of precipitation accumulation.

Have a great holiday weekend!

Bug reoprt May 2011

Sand Point Lake, ONT, CA

Hello All!

First off, apologies for largely being absent from the web this week. I was  helping out with my mother’s estate in a country place with no high-speed Internet. (She passed on January 12–we needed to hold off until all could coordinate schedules). I am back and I’m excited by the continued warm-up in southern Ontario. Getting the itch to go to Maple Lake soon!

Haliburton Highlands Short Term Weather May 2 -3

Tonight in the Maple Lake area of the Haliburton Highlands look for variable cloudiness and a temperature of 43°F.

Overnight on Monday it will be mainly cloudy and 37°F. In the 24-hour period between Monday and Tuesday night you should expect .25 inches of rain.

Tuesday morning looks to be cloudy with a temperature of 39°F. By Tuesday afternoon, light rain moves in as the temperature climbs to 50°F.

Light rain continues into Tuesday evening  with a temperature of 45°F.

Haliburton Highlands – Ontario Canada Long Term Weather:

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather May 3 - May 8

Tuesday will be cloudy with showers, a high of 50°F and an overnight low of 37°F.  There will be .25 inches of precipitation accumulation.

Wednesday, expect isolated showers, a daytime high of 55°F and an overnight low of 41°F. Expect a trace amount of rain.

Thursday will be a sunny day with a very nice high temp of 57°F. There is no rain in the forecast and the low temp overnight will be 36°F.

On Friday, May 6,  look for variable cloudiness, a high of 50°F and a low overnight of 39°F. Expect 0.1 inches of rain to accumulate.

Saturday May 7, expect isolated showers, a daytime high of 54°F and an overnight low of 39°F.  Look for a trace of rain to accumulate.

Sunday, May 8 brings a cloudy day with sunny breaks, a high temp of 57°F and an overnight low of 43°F.  There is no rain in the forecast.

Have a great week!

Rainbow Bridge, Canada- U.S. border ONT/NY

It’s not even 3:30 p.m. in this shot of the Rainbow Bridge, connecting the United States with Canada. Holiday traffic? Maybe.

I crossed here bunches of times over the 12 years I resided in Connecticut and visited my family in Canada. It is quite scenic with the surrounding geography,especially compared to the Detroit-Windsor crossing–ugh.

Whole lot of melting goin’ on–in many but not all, places in southern Ontario. It’s a big place geographically with incredibly gorgeous & diverse hill formations and plentiful lakes. They’re getting a real range of weather during this ‘changing of the guard’ in going from winter to true spring. Summer is a short season in these parts–all the more beautiful and worthy of enjoying.

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather April 23-24. 2011

Between Saturday morning and Sunday morning there is nothing really to be thrilled bout in the great outdoors, IMO. ‘ Light rain, Cloudy w/showers, Isolated showers.’–all ways of saying when combined with the yuck temperatures–Bleh. Need nice weather Soon! Maybe another month, right?

In addition to the rain there will be some cloudy periods overnight Saturday.

The 24-hour precipitation outlook: 5-10mm of rain from Saturday morning to Sunday morning.

Source: weatherchannel.com

Haliburton Highlands -Long Term Weather April 24 – April 29

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather Forecast - April 24 - 29 2011

Expect variable cloudiness on Sunday, April 24 with a high temp of 11°C and an overnight low of 0°C.  There is no rain in the forecast.

Monday brings isolated showers, a high of 14°C and a low overnight of -1C°. There  will be 2-4mm precipitation accumulation.

Tuesday will be a rainy day with a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of  7°C. There will be close to 20mm precipitation accumulation.

Wednesday, expect light rain, a high  of 18°C and a low overnight of 13°C. Expect about 20-30mm of rain accumulation.

Thursday, will bring more light rain with accumulations of 10+ mm, a high for the day of 13°C, and a low overnight of 8°C.

Friday, expect isolated showers, a 40% chance that you’ll have less than 1mm of rain, a high temperature of 13°C and a low overnight of 6°C.

Have a fantastic week!

Gilmour Ontario 4.15.11

If there’s one word to describe what much of southeastern Ontario is experiencing weather-wise, I would choose “wet.” Be it snow, rain or a mix of the two, there is precipitation in your near future in SoONTCA on a fairly consistent basis. Adding to the ‘wet’ is the ‘melt’. I’m including a shot of Gilmour, Ontario, where the melt is quite obvious, but the same stands true for much of the region.

Weekend Weather:

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather April 15 - 16

Friday evening, expect cloudy periods and a temperature of 37°F. By Friday overnight, look for variable clouds and temperatures dropping to 32°F. There should not be any rain before Saturday morning.  The rain will continue throughout the day and evening on Saturday with a high on Saturday of 39°F and the low 36°F.

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather April 16 - 21 2011

Sunday, expect mixed precipitation with rain accumulations of 0.1 inch and snow accumulation of 0.4 inch. The high temperature on Sunday is expected to be 39°F and the low 32°F.

Monday will be mainly sunny with a high temperature of 43°F and a nighttime low of 28°F.  There is to be 0.4 inches of snow accumulation.

Tuesday will be cloudy with showers. The high on Tuesday will be 48°F and the low overnight 32°F.  There is expected to be 0.4 inches of snow accumulation.

Wednesday, expect light rain, a high temperature of 59°F and an overnight low of 41°F.  There is no precipitation in the forecast.

Thursday, look for cloudy periods and a high of 48°F and an overnight low of 36°F. There is to be 0.4 inches of snow accumulation.There is no precipitation in the forecast.

Have a great week!