Ending the year with above seasonal temperatures

The Highbury area near London, Ont. on Aug. 16, 2022 is seen in this viewer-submitted photo. (Source: Shelley Beacham)

Warmer conditions are expected in the London, Ont. region this weekend, with the high forecast in the double-digits.

The temperature could hit 11 C Saturday, and 12 C Sunday amid a 30 per cent chance of showers Saturday and rain on Sunday.

Normally, the high this time of year is -2 C.

Cloudy conditions are expected all weekend.

London’s New Year’s Eve forecast is calling for cloudy skies and showers with a high of plus 5 C.

We’ll be ringing in the New Year with rain showers or flurries, and a high of plus 1 C.

Here’s a look at the London, Ont. region’s forecast

Saturday: A few showers ending early this morning then cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers or drizzle. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High 11.

Saturday night: Mainly cloudy. Rain beginning before morning. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 3.

Sunday: Rain at times heavy. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 12.

Monday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. High plus 5.

Tuesday (New Year’s Eve): Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High plus 5.

Wednesday (New Year’s Day): Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries. High plus 1.

Thursday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of flurries. High minus 2.