Weather Report for Whitesand and Armstrong – Tuesday, December 5, 2023

A Wintry Mix on the Way

Current Conditions: Good morning, Whitesand and Armstrong! It’s a chilly -5°C at 6:00 AM, and we have a mix of weather ahead. Be prepared for some snow, freezing drizzle, and more as we break down the day.

Daytime Forecast – Morning Snow and Freezing Drizzle: The morning starts with periods of light snow, which should taper off later this morning. Then, the day becomes cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries. There’s a risk of freezing drizzle this morning. The wind will be up to 15 km/h. Highs today will reach minus 1°C, but it will feel like minus 8°C this morning and minus 3°C this afternoon due to the wind chill. Be cautious on the roads with potential slippery conditions.

Nighttime – Cloudy with Partial Clearing: Monday night continues with cloudy conditions, but it becomes partly cloudy overnight. The wind will be up to 15 km/h, and lows will drop to minus 10°C. The wind chill will be around minus 3°C in the evening and a chilly minus 15°C overnight. Keep warm!

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Wintry Mix with Potential Freezing Rain

Daytime – Snow and Ice Pellets: Wednesday brings mainly cloudy skies with periods of snow mixed with ice pellets beginning in the morning. There’s a risk of freezing rain later in the morning and in the afternoon. Snow and ice pellet accumulation is expected to be around 2 cm. The wind will become south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h near noon, and then become light in the afternoon. Highs will reach plus 1°C, but the morning wind chill will be a frigid minus 15°C.

Night – Cloudy with Flurries: The night will have cloudy periods with a 60 percent chance of flurries and a low of minus 3°C. Keep warm and stay safe!

Wardrobe Suggestions

Dress warmly to tackle the cold and potential wintry mix. Start with thermal clothing, add a heavy winter jacket, a warm scarf, and insulated boots. Gloves and a snug hat are essential. Be cautious when driving due to potential icy conditions.