Sault Ste. Marie: A Cloudy Christmas Countdown
This morning, Sault Ste. Marie is waking up under mostly cloudy skies, with the temperature at a chilly -5°C as recorded at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. With a barometric pressure of 102.7 kPa and rising, the weather promises some stability but with a definite wintery chill. The humidity is a high 96%, and with a gentle north wind of 10 km/h, it feels like a frosty -9°C.
Tuesday: A Cloudy Morning Giving Way to Sunshine
The day begins with cloudy skies that will transition to a mix of sun and cloud later in the morning. Winds will stay light, reaching up to 15 km/h. The high will settle at -6°C, though the wind chill will make it feel like -15°C this morning and -8°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains a low 1—perfect for snow enthusiasts but not for sunbathing!
Dress warmly with layers, as the wind will sneak through even the coziest sweaters today.
Tonight: Cloudy Skies and Freezing Risks
The evening brings mainly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries overnight. A risk of freezing drizzle means roads and sidewalks could become slippery, so tread cautiously. Fog patches will develop late in the night, adding to the wintry ambiance. Winds remain calm at 15 km/h, with temperatures dropping to -13°C before rising to -7°C by morning. Wind chills will feel as cold as -19°C in the evening—ideal conditions for bundling up with your holiday favorites indoors.
Christmas Day: A Cloudy Celebration
Christmas Day will greet Sault Ste. Marie with overcast skies and a 30% chance of morning flurries. There’s also a lingering risk of freezing drizzle, but the fog patches should dissipate by late morning. The high will reach -1°C, with wind chills of -12°C in the morning and a relatively mild -3°C by afternoon. Perfect weather for a crisp holiday walk or a snowball fight!
The evening will feature cloudy periods and a low of -8°C, setting the stage for a peaceful night.
Boxing Day and Beyond: A Thawing Trend
Thursday promises sunshine with a high of 1°C, offering a bright reprieve. By Friday, the high reaches 3°C with a mix of rain or snow showers likely as the region experiences a warming trend. The holiday weekend looks damp but warmer, so keep rain gear handy alongside your winter coat.
Sault Ste. Marie’s Historic Weather Trivia
On this date, the warmest recorded temperature in Sault Ste. Marie was a toasty 8.9°C in 1941, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -29.4°C in 1983. Today’s weather sits comfortably in between—a balance of festive frost and manageable cold.
