A Calm and Cloudy Start
Sault Ste. Marie begins the day with mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 2°C. Humidity is pegged at 100%, making the air feel damp, while the dew point matches the temperature at 1.5°C. Light southwest winds at 4 km/h provide a barely noticeable breeze, and visibility stretches to an impressive 19 km—ideal for those braving the outdoors.
Barometric pressure stands at 101.3 kPa and is rising, hinting at shifting conditions ahead.
The morning forecast includes a 30% chance of drizzle and lingering fog patches. Temperatures will hover around 3°C, making for a relatively mild day. With no sunshine expected, the UV index remains a low 1.
Tonight: Rain and Snow Take Over
Cloud cover will persist into the evening as rain or snow begins early tonight. A northwest wind will strengthen to 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, bringing a chill to the air. Temperatures will drop to 0°C, with the mix of precipitation likely to make roads slick—be cautious if traveling tonight.
Monday: A Blustery Day of Rain and Snow
Periods of rain and snow will linger through the morning before tapering off in the afternoon, leaving behind a cloudy sky. Winds will continue from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, keeping the day brisk despite a high of 2°C.
Monday night sees a 60% chance of rain or snow, with temperatures dipping to -1°C. Slippery conditions may persist, so tread carefully.
Looking Ahead
Tuesday and New Year’s Day are set to remain cloudy, with chances of flurries increasing by midweek. Highs will sit around 1°C on Tuesday before dropping to -1°C on Wednesday. Overnight lows will steadily cool, plunging to -8°C by January 1, accompanied by a 60% chance of flurries or snow squalls.
Historical Weather Trivia
On December 29, Sault Ste. Marie’s record high reached 11.3°C in 1984—a warm anomaly for this time of year—while the record low plummeted to a frigid -31.7°C in 1933. Today’s mild 2°C feels like a comfortable middle ground!
META Description: Cloudy skies in Sault Ste. Marie today, with rain and snow arriving tonight. High of 3°C and gusty winds Monday as the mix of precipitation continues.
