December brought varied weather to Eastern Ontario, with a mix of warmer-than-usual temperatures in many areas, while some spots saw slightly cooler-than-normal conditions. The month started with cooler weather in the south, but as December progressed, temperatures fluctuated between warm and cold spells. The third week saw a warm peak followed by the coldest days of the month. By the end of the month, temperatures surged, setting new records in places like Oshawa and Bancroft on December 29.
Precipitation levels in Eastern Ontario were near normal, with some parts experiencing slightly wetter-than-usual conditions, especially in the northwest. Heavy rainfall on December 29 brought record amounts of precipitation to areas such as Rodney and St. Thomas. Snowfall was slightly below average across the region, although some lake-effect snow areas received higher totals, and Sudbury saw 21.6 cm on December 4.
Looking ahead, January is expected to bring cooler-than-normal temperatures to Eastern Ontario. Precipitation is expected to be mostly dry, with some areas possibly seeing slightly wetter-than-usual conditions, particularly in the northeast and Far North.
(Written by: Emma Butler)