Chilly Conditions with Snow and Ice Pellets in Sudbury

Sudbury faces snow, ice pellets, and strong winds today, with temperatures feeling as cold as -24°C. Stay warm and drive cautiously in blowing snow!

Sudbury residents, winter isn’t loosening its grip just yet! This morning, we’re dealing with light snow, blowing snow, and even a risk of freezing rain. The temperature currently sits at -13°C, but with a stiff northwest wind at 35 km/h, it feels like -24°C—a true face-numbing start to the day. If you’re heading out, bundle up, and watch for icy patches.

Current Conditions in Sudbury

As of 7:46 AM EST at Greater Sudbury Airport, the temperature is -13°C, with humidity at 78% and a barometric pressure of 99.0 kPa, rising. Visibility remains decent at 10 km, despite the light snow. However, strong north-northwest winds at 35 km/h are making it feel much colder.

Thursday’s Forecast: Snow, Ice Pellets, and Falling Temperatures

Snow mixed with ice pellets will continue through the morning, with a slight risk of freezing rain. Blowing snow will reduce visibility at times, with an expected 2 to 4 cm of accumulation. Winds from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, will keep the wind chill biting. The temperature will actually rise slightly to -9°C this afternoon, but it will feel like -18°C thanks to the wind.

Tonight: Snow Tapers Off, Bitter Cold Remains

The snow will end early this evening, leaving behind partly cloudy skies. Winds will ease to northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, and then become light overnight. The temperature will drop to -12°C, with a wind chill of -17°C—so a cold night ahead!

The Weekend Forecast: Some Sunshine, Some Flurries

• Friday, March 7: Mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of afternoon flurries. Winds will be light, but the morning will be frigid with a wind chill of -18°C, warming slightly to -8°C by the afternoon. High of -3°C.

  • Friday Night: Cloudy periods, 30% chance of flurries, low of -13°C.

• Saturday, March 8: Finally, some sunshine! Expect clear skies and a high of -2°C.

  • Saturday Night: Cloudy periods, 30% chance of flurries, low of -10°C.

• Sunday, March 9: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, high of -2°C.

  • Sunday Night: Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries, low of -8°C.

Historic Weather for March 6

Sudbury’s wild weather history reminds us that March can swing in any direction. The warmest March 6 on record saw temperatures climb to 10.5°C, while the coldest hit a bone-chilling -31.1°C. Today, we’re definitely leaning toward the frostier end of the spectrum!

What to Wear?

• Morning & Afternoon: A heavy winter coat, gloves, scarf, and insulated boots—with wind chills near -24°C, you’ll want every layer you can get.
• Evening: Still bitterly cold, so keep the hat and gloves on if you’re venturing out.

Weather Trivia: Sudbury’s Snowy Legacy

Did you know? Sudbury holds the record for one of Ontario’s biggest snowfalls, with a single-day total of 41 cm back in 1977! Today’s 2-4 cm seems mild in comparison, but add in blowing snow and ice pellets, and it’s still a messy day!

Stay warm, drive carefully, and watch out for icy roads and sidewalks!