Clear Skies, Bone-Chilling Temperatures
Good morning, Sudbury! As of 7:00 AM, the skies are clear, but the temperatures are anything but inviting. It’s a bitterly cold -22°C, with winds from the north-northwest at 17 km/h dragging the wind chill down to a frosty -33°C. Humidity is sitting at 73%, and the barometric pressure reads 102.5 kPa, though it’s on a slight downward trend. Visibility stretches to 24 km, but don’t let the clear skies fool you—this is serious frostbite weather!
Today’s Forecast: Sunlit but Frosty
The sun will shine on Sudbury today, but it won’t provide much warmth. Temperatures will peak at -16°C, though it will feel like a biting -33°C this morning and a slightly “warmer” -22°C this afternoon. Northerly winds of 20 km/h persist, and the risk of frostbite remains high, so cover up! The UV index is low at 1, making sunglasses optional but gloves and hats mandatory.
Tonight, the skies stay clear, and the mercury drops further to a frigid -23°C. Wind chills will hover around -31°C, so if you’re heading out, make sure to bundle up and keep your face covered to avoid frostbite.
Thursday: Bright but Brutal
Thursday continues the trend of sunny skies, with winds remaining gentle at up to 15 km/h. The daytime high will climb to -12°C, but it will feel like -30°C in the morning and -15°C by the afternoon. The night brings a chance of flurries (30%) and a low of -17°C, so don’t get too comfortable.
Looking Ahead: Snowy Changes in Store
Friday introduces increasing cloud cover with a 60% chance of snow during the day and overnight. Temperatures will reach a slightly milder -8°C but remain chilly. Saturday sees cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -8°C.
Historic Weather Tidbit
On January 8, Sudbury once experienced a record high of 7.5°C in 1990—a far cry from today’s conditions. The coldest recorded temperature on this date? A teeth-chattering -35.1°C in 1979. You’re certainly feeling a slice of Sudbury’s winter history this morning!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Thermal underwear, insulated gloves, and a windproof parka are essential today. Cover your face to protect against frostbite, and don’t forget your thick wool socks!
Sudbury Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sudbury’s nickel mines don’t just fuel the local economy—they also impact local weather patterns, sometimes creating localized warming effects. However, today’s icy chill shows Mother Nature has the final say!
