Chilly morning in Waterloo Region sets new temperature record
In the early hours of Monday, June 2, Waterloo Region experienced a remarkable weather event. A mass of cold air pushed the temperature down to 0.1°C (32.2°F) around 6:00 a.m., setting a new all-time low for this date.
The previous record low for June 2 was 1.1°C (34.0°F), a mark that had stood since 1927. That means this year’s reading broke a record that had lasted for almost 100 years, highlighting a rare and unseasonal cold snap for early June.
Rob Kuhn, meteorologist with Environment Canada, confirmed the temperature and noted how unusual and significant it is to see such cold conditions this late in the spring. Anyone who stepped outside early that morning likely reached for jackets and gloves, a surprising necessity for this time of year.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday: warmth returns
The weather pattern is expected to shift dramatically over the next 48 hours. On Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4, much warmer temperatures and humidity are forecast to move into the region. The sharp contrast between Monday’s record low and the heat and mugginess expected midweek underscores the increasing volatility of local weather patterns across Southern Ontario.
This abrupt shift from cold to hot conditions is another reminder of the growing presence of extreme and unpredictable weather events in the region.
