Monday, February 10, 2025 – Winter Tightens Its Grip
Cold and snowy in Sault Ste. Marie today with flurries, snow squalls, and gusty winds. Wind chills near -20°C overnight. More flurries midweek—stay warm!
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! Winter continues to show its strength, with a mostly cloudy start to the day and a chilly -10.8°C recorded at 7:00 AM. A south wind at 8 km/h is adding to the chill, making it feel like -15°C outside. Humidity is sitting at 80%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.6 kPa but falling, signaling some active weather ahead. If you’re looking outside and thinking, “Maybe today’s the day I stay indoors,” you wouldn’t be wrong!
Flurries, Snow Squalls, and Blowing Snow – Oh My!
The morning brings a 40% chance of flurries, but by noon, expect those flurries to intensify with the potential for snow squalls. If that wasn’t enough, local blowing snow is expected late this morning and into the afternoon, with a total of 5 cm of accumulation. Winds will shift from southwest at 20 km/h to west at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, creating reduced visibility and a blustery feel.
Temperatures won’t rise much, with a high of -5°C, but wind chills will make it feel like -17°C this morning and -12°C this afternoon. While the UV index sits at 2 (low), sunglasses could still be helpful in the snowy glare.
Tonight: More Snow, More Wind
The flurries continue into the night, with another 40% chance of snow early in the evening before intensifying before morning. There is also a risk of snow squalls overnight, along with local blowing snow. Expect an additional 2 to 4 cm of accumulation, so those early morning shovelers will have their work cut out for them.
Winds will remain west at 40 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h, before finally calming down before dawn. The low temperature will dip to -12°C, but with the wind, it will feel closer to -20°C overnight—a bitterly cold night, to say the least!
Looking Ahead: Flurries and Freezing Temperatures
Tuesday, February 11, will start with flurries tapering off in the morning, leaving behind a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of lingering flurries. A risk of early morning snow squalls remains, so be cautious on the roads. Winds will be light at up to 15 km/h, but that won’t do much to ease the chill—expect a high of -9°C, but with a wind chill of -18°C in the morning and -12°C in the afternoon.
Tuesday night will be another frigid one, with cloudy periods and a 60% chance of flurries. Temperatures will plummet to -20°C, so if you haven’t already, it’s a good time to dig out those extra-warm blankets!
On Wednesday, February 12, the flurries persist, with a 60% chance of snow and a high of -10°C. The night brings cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -14°C.
By **Thursday, February 13, expect more clouds and another 40% chance of flurries, with a slightly “warmer” high of -8°C. The night will see cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries, with a low of -16°C.
Historical Weather Trivia: A Cold Blast from the Past
Sault Ste. Marie has seen its fair share of frigid February days. The coldest February 10 on record was an incredible -34.5°C in 1917—now that’s the kind of cold that makes today’s temperatures feel almost tropical! The warmest? A balmy 7.8°C in 1955.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today’s forecast calls for full winter battle gear—a heavy insulated coat, gloves, a hat, and a scarf are all necessities. With wind chills as low as -20°C, frostbite can set in quickly, so make sure to cover any exposed skin. If you’ll be out during snow squalls, waterproof boots and snow pants will help keep you dry and warm.
Final Thought: Winter’s Got a Tight Grip!
With flurries, wind, snow squalls, and bone-chilling temperatures, winter in Sault Ste. Marie is going nowhere fast. If you’re heading out, be prepared for blowing snow and icy conditions. Stay warm, drive carefully, and maybe consider an extra cup of coffee (or hot chocolate) to keep your spirits up—it’s going to be a wild week of winter weather!
