What will the weather be like this Victoria Day weekend in Hamilton?
While it might be considered the unofficial first long weekend of summer, don't expect scorching hot temperatures this Victoria Day.
'Typically, this time of year, Hamilton sees high temperatures around 19 degrees and we're (below) that into the weekend,' said Trudy Kidd, a meteorologist with Environment Canada.
Friday's temperature is expected to peak at 26 C, with a 40 per cent chance of rain showers in the early morning.
A battle of warm southerly and cool northerly winds will produce an expected high of 18 C on Saturday and Sunday, and 15 degrees on Victoria Day Monday, with a mix of sun and cloud.
On Saturday, there is a 60 per cent chance of rain.
For Victoria Day plans, Kidd suggested watching the forecast closely in case the weather changes.
Temperatures are forecasted to drop slightly below average next week after a spout of warm and wet temperatures.
Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator.
cbholla@thespec.com
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