The trend of unseasonably warm weather paired with precipitation continues for Barrie and much of the surrounding area. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the normal daytime for this time of year is 8 C. ECCC says Wednesday’s daytime high is 20 C. The normal low is closer to 0 C, however ECCC predicts a daytime low of 13 C for Wednesday evening. ECCC says residents can expect a mix of sun and cloud during the morning and afternoon hours with a steady 20 per cent chance of precipitation. Around 3 p.m., the weather agency says the chances of precipitation increase to 40, then by 6 p.m., 80 per cent. ECCC warns that 10 to 15 millimetres of rain are expected throughout the evening hours. Throughout the day, residents can also expect southward 20 km/h winds, paired with the rain.
