Bitter Cold Continues as Sudbury Braces for a Chilly Stretch
Sudbury wakes up to bitter cold at -17°C with light snow. Wind chills as low as -26°C today. Sunny but cold Friday before more flurries this weekend
It’s another deep freeze in Greater Sudbury this morning, with the temperature sitting at -17.4°C as of 7:00 AM at the airport. The north wind at 14 km/h is making it feel like a brutally cold -26°C, so if you’re stepping outside, be prepared for that icy bite.
Humidity is at 77%, and the barometric pressure is 102.4 kPa, though it’s on a falling trend, signaling some changes in the forecast. Visibility is 8 km due to light snow, which will persist for a few more hours before tapering off.
Today: Light Snow Ending, but the Chill Stays
Periods of light snow will end early this afternoon, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies. The wind will pick up slightly from the north at 20 km/h, making the high of -11°C feel more like -25°C in the morning and -19°C in the afternoon. The UV index is low at 1, so sunburn isn’t the concern—staying warm is.
Tonight: A Frigid Night Ahead
Skies will partially clear as the night progresses, with the wind dropping off later this evening. However, the cold will be relentless, with temperatures plummeting to -18°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -20°C in the evening and an even harsher -26°C overnight.
Looking Ahead: A Bit of Sun Before More Flurries
- Friday, February 21: A sunny but cold day with light winds up to 15 km/h. The morning wind chill will be -27°C, improving slightly to -8°C in the afternoon. High of -4°C.
- Friday Night: Expect cloudy periods with a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -11°C.
- Saturday, February 22: Flurries return, with a high of -6°C.
- Saturday Night: More flurries with a low of -10°C.
- Sunday, February 23: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, high of -2°C.
- Sunday Night: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow, low near -5°C.
What to Wear: Winter Survival Gear Required
This is not the day for light jackets or skipping gloves. A heavy winter coat, thermal layers, a hat, thick gloves, and insulated boots are essential. Wind chills are dangerously low in the morning, so cover up all exposed skin to avoid frostbite.
Sudbury Weather Trivia: A Record-Breaking Deep Freeze
Sudbury’s coldest February 20th on record was a bone-chilling -39.4°C in 1979—a temperature so extreme it makes today’s -17.4°C feel almost tropical in comparison. The warmest on record? 7.2°C in 1994.
