Brace for Blowing Snow and a Temperature Rollercoaster
Sault Ste. Marie faces flurries, strong winds, and possible snow squalls today. Wind chills will make it feel like -24°C overnight. More snow expected this weekend
Sault Ste. Marie is off to an icy cold start this morning, with mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of -18.4°C. Though conditions seem calm now, don’t be fooled—snow flurries and possibly even snow squalls are expected to develop this afternoon as strong west winds gusting to 60 km/h sweep in. This will make travel tricky later in the day, so keep an eye on changing conditions.
Current Conditions in Sault Ste. Marie
As of 6:00 AM, the temperature sits at -18.4°C, with a wind chill of -20°C due to a light north wind at 2 km/h. The humidity is 88%, and visibility is excellent at 32 km—for now. The barometric pressure is at 101.3 kPa and falling, a sign that unsettled weather is approaching.
Today’s Forecast: Increasing Winds, Flurries, and Possible Snow Squalls
Expect a mix of sun and cloud through the morning before flurries begin this afternoon. There’s also a risk of snow squalls late this afternoon, which could bring sudden whiteout conditions in some areas. The wind will pick up significantly, shifting west at 40 km/h and gusting to 60 km/h, leading to blowing snow. The high will reach -8°C, but with the wind chill, it’ll feel more like -18°C throughout the day.
Tonight: Snowy and Windy with Local Accumulations
Flurries will continue into the evening, with the risk of snow squalls persisting. Local snowfall amounts could reach 5 to 10 cm, depending on where squalls set up. The wind will remain strong, west at 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h, making the nighttime low of -14°C feel like a bitter -24°C. If you’re heading out, bundle up tightly—exposed skin can be at risk for frostbite in these conditions.
Friday: A Brief Break Before More Snow Arrives
Valentine’s Day in Sault Ste. Marie will feature a mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of morning flurries. The wind will still be from the west at 20 km/h, but it will calm down by midday. The high will reach -8°C, with wind chills of -23°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon.
Friday night will see snow return, with a low of -10°C.
Weekend Outlook: More Flurries and Deep Cold
Saturday brings cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -5°C. The snow chances decrease slightly overnight, but temperatures will dip to -14°C.
Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and temperatures will hover around -11°C. However, Sunday night will be a deep freeze, dropping to -23°C, so expect a bitterly cold start to next week.
What to Wear Today?
This is classic Northern Ontario winter weather, so dress accordingly! A heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, thick gloves, a hat, and a scarf are all essential. If you’re heading out this evening when the wind chill drops to -24°C, make sure no skin is exposed—frostbite can set in quickly.
Sault Ste. Marie Weather Trivia!
Did you know? The record coldest February 13th in Sault Ste. Marie history was -34.4°C, set back in 1914! So while today is cold, at least we’re not dealing with early 20th-century deep freeze levels!
