Sachigo Lake: Residents of Sachigo Lake should brace themselves for winter weather, as snowfall and cold temperatures are in the forecast. Here are the details:
Current Conditions:
- Temperature: The current temperature is minus 13°C at 4:20 AM CST, with light snowfall.
Monday, December 11:
- Cloudy with Snow: The day will start with cloudy skies, and later in the day, periods of snow are expected to begin. Accumulations of 2 to 4 cm of snow are anticipated.
- High Temperature: Despite the snow, the daytime high is forecasted to reach minus 5°C. However, it will feel much colder due to a morning wind chill of minus 18°C, improving to minus 13°C in the afternoon.
- Winds: Wind will shift from south at 20 km/h to west at 30 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h near noon.
Tonight:
- Light Snow: The night will see periods of light snow, with an additional 2 cm of snowfall expected.
- Winds: Westerly winds will continue at 30 km/h, gusting to 50.
- Overnight Low: Temperatures will drop to minus 15°C, with a wind chill of minus 15°C in the evening, becoming a bitter minus 27°C overnight.
Tuesday, December 12:
- More Snow and Wind: Tuesday brings another round of snowfall, with windy conditions expected.
- High Temperature: The daytime high is forecasted to be minus 14°C.
Tuesday Night:
- Continued Snow: Snowfall is expected to continue into Tuesday night.
- Windy Conditions: Windy conditions will persist.
- Low Temperature: The overnight low will dip to minus 21°C.
Weather Trivia: Did you know that the largest snowflake ever recorded was 15 inches wide? This gigantic snowflake, which holds the Guinness World Record, was observed by rancher Matt Coleman in Fort Keogh, Montana, in 1887. While exceptionally large snowflakes like this one are rare, they serve as a fascinating reminder of the remarkable diversity of snow crystal formations.
