A Frosty Morning with a Slight Warm-Up Ahead
Sault Ste. Marie sees a mix of sun and cloud today with rising winds. A bitterly cold Saturday gives way to milder temperatures and flurries Sunday
Sault Ste. Marie is waking up to a mostly cloudy morning with a temperature of -7.4°C. With humidity at a full 100%, the air is damp and heavy, and a light north wind at 3 km/h is making it feel like -9°C. The pressure is at 101.3 kPa and rising, which suggests improving conditions, at least temporarily.
Today’s forecast brings a mix of sun and clouds, with a 30% chance of early morning flurries before things dry out. The wind will pick up from the northwest later in the afternoon, gusting to 30 km/h. The temperature will rise slightly to a high of -3°C, though wind chills will keep it feeling much colder—around -14°C this morning and -6°C later in the day. The UV index sits at a low 2, so sunglasses may be needed if the sun manages to peek through the clouds.
A Clear but Bone-Chilling Night
As the evening sets in, skies will clear up, but the cold will deepen. The northwest wind at 30 km/h will lighten after midnight, but not before sending temperatures plummeting. Expect an overnight low of -18°C, with wind chills making it feel like -14°C in the evening and a biting -24°C overnight. Frostbite is a real risk, so if you must be outside, bundle up in multiple layers, and don’t forget a hat and gloves!
Weekend Forecast: Cold Saturday, Snowy Sunday
Saturday starts off sunny, but don’t be fooled—frigid temperatures will dominate the day. The morning will see wind chills as low as -25°C before “warming” to -17°C in the afternoon. By late afternoon, clouds will return, setting the stage for an increasingly snowy night. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, but temperatures will only climb to a high of -10°C. The night brings a 60% chance of flurries with a low of -12°C.
Sunday will be a snowier day, with flurries expected throughout. The temperature will rise to a much milder -1°C, making for a more comfortable day compared to the bitter cold of Saturday. The snow continues into the night, with a low of -6°C.
Dressing for the Weather
Today and tonight call for full winter gear—thick coats, gloves, and scarves are a must, especially once the wind kicks in this evening. Saturday will be bitterly cold, so extra layers, thermal wear, and face protection will be essential. By Sunday, with milder temperatures and snow on the way, a warm but waterproof jacket will be the best choice.
Weather Trivia: Sault Ste. Marie’s Coldest January Ever
Did you know? The coldest January temperature ever recorded in Sault Ste. Marie was a frigid -41.1°C, set on January 21, 1924. So while this weekend is cold, it could be much worse!
