Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Sudbury: Brace for Blowing Snow and Dangerous Driving Conditions
Snow and Winds Create Winter Wonderland… or a Hazardous Adventure
Sudbury will see snow, blowing winds, and plummeting temperatures today. Travel advisory in effect with hazardous driving conditions. Stay warm and stay safe!
Sudbury wakes up under a Winter Weather Travel Advisory today, with snow, gusty winds, and plummeting temperatures promising a day of classic Canadian winter chaos. Snow, heavy at times, combined with strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h, will create blowing snow and reduce visibility, making travel potentially treacherous.
If you’re planning to drive today, consider postponing non-essential trips or ensure you’re ready for low visibility and slippery conditions.
The current temperature is -4°C at Sudbury Airport, but with winds from the southwest gusting to 56 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like a frosty -12°C. Humidity is sitting at 70%, and the barometric pressure is falling, currently at 99.7 kPa—signals of an active weather system taking over.
Snow will kick into high gear this morning, with expected accumulations of 5 to 15 cm by evening. A sharp cold front is also on its way this afternoon or evening, bringing bursts of heavy snow and near-zero visibility in snow squalls. Temperatures will begin to drop sharply once the front moves through, so buckle up for a weather rollercoaster.
Tonight: Cold Front Bites Hard
As night falls, flurries will taper off near midnight, leaving partly cloudy skies. Another 2-4 cm of snow could accumulate before things calm down. Winds will shift to the north at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, keeping blowing snow a concern into the evening.
By tonight, the temperature will plummet to a bone-chilling low of -21°C, and with the wind chill, it will feel like a biting -30°C. Frostbite will be a risk, so if you’re heading out, make sure you’re layered up and have all exposed skin covered.
Tuesday: A Freezing Calm Before More Snow
Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud in the morning, but don’t expect the snow to stay away for long. By afternoon, periods of snow will resume, keeping Sudbury under its wintry blanket. Winds will be lighter at up to 15 km/h, but the cold will remain intense, with a high of -12°C and a wind chill that feels like -25°C in the morning and -18°C by the afternoon.
Tuesday night continues the flurry trend with a low of -13°C, so winter enthusiasts can revel in the snow-filled days.
Wednesday and Thursday: A Slight Thaw
Wednesday looks to bring cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries, with a relative “warm-up” to a high of -2°C—still chilly, but a reprieve from the Arctic blast. The nighttime low will plunge back to -18°C.
By Thursday, expect more cloud cover and a 60% chance of flurries with a high near -3°C. Winter’s grip on Sudbury shows no signs of loosening just yet!
Historical Weather Trivia
Did you know the warmest January 27 on record for Sudbury reached +7.8°C back in 1989? Meanwhile, the chilliest January 27 recorded was a teeth-chattering -36.1°C in 1972. While today’s low of -21°C may not break records, it’s still cold enough to remind us who’s boss in the Canadian winter hierarchy.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today’s weather calls for serious winter gear. Think insulated parkas, waterproof snow pants, and windproof gloves. Add a toque and a scarf to protect your face and neck, especially tonight when frostbite risk is high. Avoid wearing loose clothing that could catch the wind—Sudbury’s gusts might just blow your hat to North Bay!
