A big temperature swing is expected in the Greater Toronto Area this week.
The first day of April has started out cool, -1 C in the morning, and dropping down to -2 C in the evening, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. With the wind chill it could feel like -7 C overnight.
On Wednesday, the weather will change with heavy rain—up to 50 mm—and thunderstorms possible. A high of 4 C is expected during the day and the temperature will gradually increase in the evening with a high of 7 C forecast.
The temperature will continue to rise on Thursday with a high of 18 C forecast in Mississauga, Toronto, Brampton, Burlington and Oakville. It could be warmer in Durham Region with a high of 19 C, and cooler in Hamilton with a high of 16 C.
Rain is also expected to continue on Thursday.
The warm temperatures won’t last long — highs of around 6 …