Transitioning weather: showers and wind give way to a spring warm-up

Cute little bunny sleeping in the basket and easter eggs in the meadow

Environment Canada says to expect a blustery Easter Sunday in London, Ont., with mainly cloudy skies with a 60 per cent chance of showers.

A brisk west wind will be blowing at 30 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 50 km/h, making the high of just 5C feel cooler. The UV index is moderate at 4.

As evening approaches, conditions will become partly cloudy. There’s a 40 per cent chance of encountering flurries or rain showers early on. The northwest wind will remain gusty at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, before easing significantly near midnight. Overnight temperatures will dip to -1C, with a chilly wind chill making it feel closer to -7C.

Here’s a look at the forecast for the week ahead:

Monday begins under mainly cloudy skies, with a 60 per cent chance of flurries expected during the morning hours. Winds will shift to the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, particularly in the early afternoon. While the high will reach 6C, the morning wind chill will make it feel like -5C. Monday night will see cloudy skies and a 40 per cent chance of flurries, with temperatures dropping to -4C.

Tuesday offers a slight improvement with a mix of sun and cloud, though a 30 per cent chance of flurries lingers. The high will be around 0C. Clear skies are forecast for Tuesday night, with a low of -5C.

Mid-week brings a pleasant change. Wednesday is expected to feature a mix of sun and cloud with milder temperatures, reaching a high of 8C. Wednesday night will have cloudy periods and a low of 6C.

The latter half of the week sees a significant warming trend. Thursday will be a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers, and highs climbing to a pleasant 16C. Thursday night brings clouds and a 40 per cent chance of showers with a low of 4°C.

Friday continues with a mix of sun and cloud and a 40 per cent chance of showers, reaching a high of 14C. Friday night will feature cloudy periods and a low of 5°C.

A beautiful Saturday is expected, looking like a mix of sun and cloud with temperatures soaring to a high of 16C.