Southwestern Ontario could see a mix of rain and flurries through Saturday as a weather system moves through the region, according to CTV News London weather specialist Reta Ismail. Ismail said lake-effect precipitation is developing along the eastern shores of Lake Huron, bringing rainfall and light flurries to some areas. While the weather system that brought rain to the region on Thursday has moved off the East Coast, an upper-level trough and northerly winds are expected to keep unsettled conditions in place through Saturday. “We’re dealing with some lake-effect rainfall and also some light flurries along the shores of Lake Huron,” Ismail said. PHOTO GALLERY: November is senior pet month The precipitation is expected to continue overnight, with a mix of rain and snow possible near Sarnia and along the Lake Huron shoreline. London could begin to see flurry activity around 4 a.m. as temperatures fall to near the freezing mark. Conditions are expected to transition back to light rain showers for parts of the region on Saturday and into Sunday morning. Ismail said the changing precipitation could make travel challenging at times, particularly for motorists heading toward Sarnia or Windsor. IN PHOTOS: October viewer photos Daytime temperatures are expected to reach about 5 C on Saturday, with overnight lows hovering around the freezing mark. Some clearing is forecast for Sunday, making it the better half of the weekend, although cloud cover is expected to linger through much of the day before temperatures begin to recover. Looking ahead, Ismail said a warmer pattern is expected to return next week, with temperatures climbing back into the double digits by Wednesday and continuing through Friday. Increased sunshine is also expected beginning Monday.
