Bundle Up, Sudbury! Frigid Temperatures and Blustery Winds Persist
Sudbury is waking up to a bone-chilling morning, with temperatures sitting at -19°C, but with the wind chill factored in, it feels like a teeth-chattering -31°C. The wind is coming from the north-northwest at 33 km/h, gusting to 46 km/h, adding an extra bite to the cold. The humidity is at 71%, and the barometric pressure sits at 100.5 kPa, rising slowly.
Light snow is falling, limiting visibility to 5 km. If you’re heading out this morning, brace yourself—the frostbite risk is real!
Today’s Forecast: Cold, Blustery, and Clearing Up
Periods of light snow will taper off this morning, leaving a 40% chance of lingering flurries. As the morning progresses, skies will clear up, bringing some sunshine, though it won’t do much to warm things up. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, will keep things feeling icy, with a high of only -16°C.
However, with wind chills hovering near -28°C throughout the day, frostbite can set in on exposed skin in minutes—so cover up! The UV index is low at 2, but don’t forget sunglasses to shield your eyes from the bright, reflective snow.
Tonight: A Deep Freeze Sets In
Clear skies will dominate the evening, transitioning to partly cloudy conditions late at night. Winds will become light, but that won’t stop the temperature from plunging to -23°C. Wind chills will remain harsh at -28°C, keeping the risk of frostbite high. This is the kind of night where you’ll want extra blankets, and if you’re heading out, make sure every inch of skin is covered!
Sunday: Still Cold, But Some Sunshine
Sunday starts off bitterly cold, with a morning wind chill of -33°C—yes, you read that right. That’s colder than the inside of your freezer! Thankfully, a mix of sun and clouds will dominate the day, with clearing skies in the afternoon. Winds remain light, and temperatures will rise to -8°C, though it will still feel like -13°C in the afternoon. The frostbite risk continues, so don’t be fooled by the sunshine!
Sunday night will see cloudy periods and a low of -13°C.
Looking Ahead: A Gradual (and Much-Needed) Warm-Up
- Monday, March 3 – Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -2°C. That’s practically a heatwave compared to today! The night stays cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -5°C.
- Tuesday, March 4 – A cloudy day with a 40% chance of snow and a high of +1°C. Snow is more likely in the evening, with a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -2°C.
What to Wear?
Today and tomorrow demand full winter gear: insulated coats, thermal layers, thick gloves, scarves, and toques are a must. Frostbite can set in quickly in these conditions, so any exposed skin is at risk. If you have to be outside, consider heated gloves or hand warmers. By Monday, temperatures will feel a little more manageable, but winter jackets will still be necessary.
Sudbury Weather Trivia
Did you know? The coldest March 1 on record in Sudbury was in 1972, when temperatures plummeted to -36.1°C! Meanwhile, the warmest March 1 happened in 2002, reaching a much more comfortable 6.8°C. While today isn’t record-breaking, it’s certainly on the chillier side of history.
