A Chilly Morning with a Snowy Finish
Sault Ste. Marie stays cold with wind chills near -24°C this morning. Flurries expected today and snow overnight. Slight warm-up by Friday. Stay bundled!
Sault Ste. Marie is waking up to a frigid morning, with temperatures sitting at -16.9°C as of 7:00 AM. A light east wind at 3 km/h is keeping the wind chill at a brisk -19°C, though with low winds, it could be worse! Humidity is at 69%, and the barometric pressure is at 103.2 kPa and rising. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, though the mainly cloudy skies may put a damper on the view.
Looking at historical data, February 19 has been both warm and brutally cold in Sault Ste. Marie. The record high for this date is 11.0°C, recorded in 1994, while the record low was a numbing -32.2°C back in 1979. While today isn’t record-breaking, it’s still solidly in the “bundle-up” category.
Today’s Forecast: Mainly Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries
Expect mostly cloudy skies today, with a 40% chance of scattered flurries. Winds will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, with a high of -11°C. However, wind chills will make it feel like -24°C this morning and around -18°C in the afternoon. The UV index will be low at 2, meaning the sun won’t do much to help thaw things out.
Tonight, the cloud cover continues with another 40% chance of flurries in the evening. After midnight, periods of light snow will develop, keeping things wintry overnight. The temperature will hold steady near -13°C, but with the wind, it’ll feel closer to -22°C.
Thursday: Light Snow Before a Break in the Clouds
Thursday will start off snowy, but the flurries will taper off in the afternoon, making way for a mix of sun and cloud. Winds will pick up, shifting to the northwest at 20 km/h around noon. The high will reach -8°C, though wind chills will make it feel like -22°C in the morning and -15°C by the afternoon.
Thursday night will see cloudy periods, and temperatures will take a serious dive, dropping to -20°C. If you’re out late, it’s another night to dress in full winter gear.
Friday: A Brief Warm-Up Before More Flurries
Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a noticeable “warm-up” as the high reaches -5°C. However, clouds will return in the evening, along with a 60% chance of flurries. Overnight temperatures will be milder, only falling to -10°C.
Dress for the Deep Freeze
With wind chills dipping into the -20s, it’s another day for full winter attire. Thick, insulated jackets, gloves, scarves, and toques are a must. If you’ll be outside for any length of time, make sure all skin is covered to avoid frostbite risk.
Fun Weather Fact: Sault Ste. Marie’s Snowy Reputation
Did you know that Sault Ste. Marie gets an average of 320 cm of snow per year? That’s nearly 10.5 feet of snow! No wonder winter sports are such a big deal around here.
