High Pressure Brings Above-Seasonal Warmth to Southwestern Ontario
High Pressure Brings Warmth to Southwestern Ontario

High pressure is bringing above-seasonal warmth to southwestern Ontario to start the week. After morning cloud cover, skies have cleared for a sunny and warm afternoon. Reta Ismal provides the updated forecast.

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Business

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Entertainment

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Sports

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Lifestyle

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Climate & Environment

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Sci-Tech

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