SAULT STE. MARIE – WEATHER – Sault Ste. Marie starts the day with overcast skies as observed from the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. The city is set to experience a brief clearing later this morning, though mixed weather conditions including flurries and rain showers are anticipated over the extended weekend.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
As of 6:00 AM EDT, it is cloudy with a temperature of 2.6°C. The pressure stands firm at 101.0 kPa with a rising tendency. Humidity is relatively low at 70%, with a dew point of -2.4°C. Winds are coming from the northwest, blowing at 29 km/h with gusts reaching up to 43 km/h, and visibility is clear at 32 km.
Expected Conditions
Saturday, April 13: The morning clouds are expected to clear, giving way to northwest winds of 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h. The high for today will be 7°C with a moderate UV index of 4. Tonight, the skies will become cloudy again with a chance of flurries or rain showers starting after midnight, and winds shifting to the west at 20 km/h before becoming light. Temperatures will drop to a low of zero.
Sunday, April 14: Flurries or rain showers will change to rain showers in the morning and will end by the afternoon, followed by a mix of sun and cloud. The high will be a cool 5°C, with the same moderate UV index of 4. Nighttime will bring cloudy periods with a low of 1°C.
Monday, April 15: The week starts with a mix of sun and cloud, climbing to a higher temperature of 14°C. The evening will again see cloudy periods with temperatures holding steady at a low of 1°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Given today’s chilly start and partial clearing, it’s advisable to wear layers that can be adjusted as the day warms. A wind-resistant jacket will be useful against the gusty winds. For the night and early tomorrow, keep warmer layers and perhaps a waterproof jacket handy to manage the expected flurries and rain showers. As the temperature rises on Monday, lighter layers will suffice during the day, though keep something warmer for the evening.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sault Ste. Marie is known for its sudden weather changes due to its location between Lake Superior and Lake Huron, influencing its climate with rapid shifts in weather conditions.
