Snowy Morning in Sudbury
Good morning, Greater Sudbury!
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon through tonight.
Hazards: Snow, with total accumulations of 7 to 14 cm possible by Saturday morning. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Timing: This afternoon through tonight.
Light snow is expected to move into the region near noon today and intensify late this afternoon or this evening. Snow squalls could also develop off Georgian Bay and Lake Huron this afternoon that may affect portions of the area leading to locally higher snowfall amounts. Snow is expected to taper to flurries Saturday morning.
Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit ontario.ca/511, twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
The city is waking up to -14°C and light snow drifting through the air. Winds are from the east-northeast at 8 km/h, creating a wind chill of -19°C—a brisk reminder of winter’s grip. Humidity is sitting at 78%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.0 kPa, but it’s on the decline, signaling more snow ahead.
Friday’s Forecast: Flurries and Fresh Snow
The skies will stay overcast today, with a 60% chance of flurries in the morning. By noon, periods of snow are expected to begin, accumulating 2 to 4 cm by the end of the day. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, and the high temperature will reach -7°C. However, it will feel like a frosty -21°C in the morning and -11°C by the afternoon, so don’t skimp on the layers!
Tonight: A Snowy Night Ahead
Snow will intensify this evening, with an additional 5 to 10 cm of accumulation likely. Winds will shift to the southeast at 20 km/h before calming overnight. The low will drop to -9°C, and with wind chills, it will feel closer to -16°C. A cozy evening in sounds like the perfect plan.
Saturday: Clouds and Flurries
Saturday will remain cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries throughout the day. Temperatures will hover at a high of -6°C, a slight reprieve from the chillier mornings. Overnight, expect partly cloudy skies and a low of -13°C.
Historical Weather Tidbit
Greater Sudbury’s warmest January 10th on record was 5.6°C in 2013, while the chilliest saw temperatures plunge to -36.5°C in 1982. Today’s forecast? Definitely somewhere in between—thankfully!
Wardrobe Wisdom
For today’s snowy and cold weather, bundle up in a warm coat, hat, scarf, and gloves. Waterproof boots will be essential for trekking through fresh snow later.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sudbury experiences more than 300 cm of snow annually, making it a true winter wonderland. That’s enough snow to build a village of snowmen!
