Brisk Morning with Snow Incoming
Weather in a Single Sentence – Sault Ste. Marie sees snow today before a high of 4°C. Monday warms up to 8°C, but winter makes a comeback midweek. Keep reading for the full forecast!
Sault Ste. Marie is starting off this Sunday with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of -4°C. But with winds from the west at 26 km/h, gusting to 37 km/h, it feels much colder, with a wind chill of -11°C. The pressure is at 101.0 kPa and rising, while humidity sits at 81%, making the air feel crisp and dry.
Visibility is excellent at 24 km, but don’t let that fool you—snow is on the way!
Sunday’s Forecast: Snow, Wind, and a Temperature Swing
Clouds will thicken as the morning progresses, with periods of snow beginning late this morning. Expect 2 to 4 cm of accumulation before the day is through. Winds will shift throughout the day, starting from the southeast at 20 km/h, switching to southwest in the afternoon, and then cranking up to 30 km/h from the northwest later on.
The high will reach 4°C, a nice improvement over the cold start. However, this morning’s wind chill is a frosty -14°C, so bundle up if you’re heading out early. The UV index remains low at 1, so no need to worry about sunburn just yet.
Tonight, the skies will clear somewhat, with only a few clouds lingering. Winds will stay strong from the northwest at 30 km/h before calming down later in the evening. The overnight low will dip to -4°C, with a wind chill of -7°C, so it’ll still feel a bit nippy.
Looking Ahead: A Touch of Spring Before Winter Strikes Again
Monday brings clearing skies in the morning, making way for a beautiful day. Winds will shift to the south at 20 km/h in the afternoon, helping to push temperatures up to a very comfortable 8°C. However, the morning wind chill will still be -9°C, so don’t ditch the jacket too early. The UV index creeps up to 4, meaning some sunshine protection might be a good idea.
Monday night sees cloudy periods with a 30% chance of showers and a low of +2°C—a big improvement from the chilly nights we’ve been having.
Tuesday, however, reminds us that winter isn’t quite done yet. A 60% chance of flurries returns, with gusty winds and a cooler high of 2°C. The real shocker comes Tuesday night, as temperatures plummet to -15°C, bringing back the deep freeze.
Wednesday stays cloudy with a high of 0°C, while the night remains overcast with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -5°C.
What to Wear?
Today, dress for a mix of conditions—warm enough for the cold start, but with the option to shed layers as temperatures rise. A windproof jacket, gloves, and a hat are recommended for the morning, but by the afternoon, you might get away with something lighter. Monday is shaping up to be downright spring-like, so a mid-weight jacket should do the trick. But don’t put away the winter gear yet—Tuesday night’s bitter cold will remind us that winter still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Sault Ste. Marie Weather Trivia: March Can’t Make Up Its Mind!
The warmest March 9th in Sault Ste. Marie’s history was 16.7°C in 2000—practically t-shirt weather! On the other hand, the coldest was -28.3°C in 1969. So, while today’s mix of snow and warmth might feel unpredictable, it’s nothing compared to the wild swings of the past!
