Toronto hits warmest Feb. 18 on record

By Jessica Patton Global News

Posted February 18, 2017 2:10 pm EST

Updated February 18, 2017 2:57 pm EST

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A woman reads a book in the shade during hot weather at Trinity Bellwoods Park, in Toronto on June 20, 2016. The Canadian Press/ Files. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Toronto has hit the warmest Feb. 18 on record.

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According to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull, Toronto’s double-digit temperature of 12 degrees Saturday is the warmest Feb. 18 on record. The previous record was 10.8 degrees set back in 2011.

The weather for the city is supposed to be above seasonal all week, with a high of 11 degrees expected for Sunday.

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The high in temperature comes just in time for the Family Day long weekend, where tons of activities are planned across the city.

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