March ushers in some welcome warm weather

It's not exactly beach weather, but today's forecast high of -5 C sure seems like it after the brutal cold that was February.

Expect a mix of sun and cloud, becoming sunny later in the morning. Wind will be northwest 20 km/h, becoming light late in the afternoon. Overnight low will reach -17.

There will be periods of snow on Tuesday, with a high around -8.

Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of flurries. Low -10. High -6.

The long-term forecast calls for a high of -10 on Thursday and Friday, dipping to -20 overnight.

Saturday's early forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of flurries. Low -12, with a high of -4.