A Cloudy Start with a Chance of Flurries and Freezing Drizzle
Sudbury sees clouds, a chance of flurries, and freezing drizzle today. Snow arrives Thursday with a deep freeze to follow. A wintry weekend is ahead!
Sudbury is waking up to a cloudy morning at -7°C, with a light north-northwest wind at 4 km/h making it feel like -9°C. Humidity is at 79%, and the barometric pressure is 101.4 kPa and rising. Visibility is excellent at 32 km, so despite the clouds, it’s a clear view across the region.
The morning brings a 30% chance of flurries, with a risk of freezing drizzle. If you’re heading out early, watch for slick spots on sidewalks and roads. The sky will become a mix of sun and cloud as the day progresses, with winds picking up from the southwest at 20 km/h early this afternoon. Temperatures will reach a high of +1°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -12°C in the morning. The UV index is low at 2, so while sunglasses might be handy, sunburn won’t be a concern.
Tonight: Cloudy Skies with a Chance of Flurries and Fog
Expect mainly cloudy skies overnight, with a 40% chance of flurries. There’s also a continued risk of freezing drizzle, which could make for slippery conditions. Fog patches will develop after midnight, reducing visibility. Winds will ease up in the evening, becoming light, and temperatures will dip to -3°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -8°C.
Thursday: Snow and Freezing Drizzle on the Way
Thursday will stay cloudy with a 40% chance of morning flurries, accompanied by a risk of freezing drizzle. Fog patches will dissipate as the day progresses. By noon, periods of snow will begin, bringing around 2 cm of accumulation. Winds will shift to the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, adding an extra bite to the air. The temperature will reach a high of 0°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel more like -11°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1.
Thursday night turns sharply colder, with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries. Temperatures will plummet to a bitter -21°C, so bundle up if you’re heading out late.
Looking Ahead: A Wintry Weekend with More Snow
- Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 60% chance of snow. The high will be a chilly -11°C, with more snow expected Friday night. Low of -15°C.
- Saturday: Periods of snow continue, with a high of -10°C. Overnight, cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries, with an icy low of -22°C.
- Sunday: A bright, sunny day with a high of -7°C. The night will be clear with a low of -14°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today calls for layered clothing, including a warm coat, gloves, and a hat. With the risk of freezing drizzle, waterproof boots with good traction are a must. As temperatures drop later in the week, heavier winter gear will be essential, especially on Thursday night when the deep freeze sets in.
Sudbury Weather Trivia
Did you know? The warmest February 26 in Sudbury’s history was in 2000, when temperatures soared to a surprising 9.3°C. The coldest? A bone-chilling -36.1°C back in 1965! So while today feels cold, it’s far from record-breaking!
