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It’s going to be a soggy start to the long weekend for Torontonians, according to Environment Canada.

The national weather agency issued a special weather statement for up to 50 milimetres of rain on Saturday with a risk of thunderstorms.

A Colorado low system is expected to bring heavy rain to the area with the most rainfall expected on Saturday evening.

“There remains some uncertainty where the highest rainfall amounts will occur,” said Environment Canada, adding weather warnings could be possible over the weekend.

A chance of showers with fog is expected on Friday morning with a high of 22 C and an evening low of 3 C.