Freezing Fog and Drizzle Set the Stage
Greater Sudbury wakes up to freezing fog and a chilly temperature of -3°C, though it feels more like -8°C thanks to a brisk southeast wind at 19 km/h. The humidity is at 98%, contributing to the damp, icy conditions, and visibility is significantly reduced to 0.8 km. Barometric pressure is falling at 102.6 kPa, signaling a shift to wetter weather ahead.
Advisory in Effect: Slippery and Hazardous
A Freezing Drizzle Advisory remains in effect, warning of potential ice accumulation on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. Drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution, as surfaces will likely be slick this morning.
Friday Forecast: Risky Morning, Mild Afternoon
Drizzle will persist through the morning, with a risk of freezing drizzle until temperatures rise. Fog patches will dissipate by mid-morning, and winds will ease to 15 km/h. The high temperature today will reach +2°C, though the wind chill will hover at -6°C early in the day.
Tonight: Rain, Freezing Rain, and a Slippery Mix
Periods of rain and freezing rain are expected tonight, tapering off near midnight but resuming before morning. Freezing rain risk is high during the evening hours and into the overnight period. Temperatures will dip to -1°C, so icy conditions may persist.
Weekend Outlook: A Wet and Mild Stretch
Saturday, December 28: Rain and Ice
Sudbury will see periods of rain or freezing rain, with rainfall amounts reaching 10-15 mm. Winds will shift to the south at 20 km/h, and the high will climb to a surprisingly mild +5°C.
Saturday Night: Showers
Rain continues through the evening, with a low of +3°C, keeping conditions damp but above freezing.
Sunday, December 29: Showers and Cloudy Skies
Sunday remains cloudy with a 60% chance of showers, and temperatures holding steady at +3°C during the day and +1°C at night. Some flurries may mix in overnight.
Extended Forecast: New Year Approaches with a Chill
Monday and Tuesday will feature cloudy skies with occasional showers or flurries, as highs hover around +3°C. Snow becomes more likely overnight into New Year’s Eve, setting the stage for a frosty celebration.
Historic Sudbury Weather Trivia
The record high for December 27 was a balmy 9.4°C in 1994, while the record low plunged to a frigid -34.6°C in 1980. This year’s mix of freezing drizzle and rain is firmly in the middle ground!
