Bitter Cold Now, But A Big Warm-Up is Coming!

Sudbury starting Wednesday with a chilly -15.3°C under partly cloudy skies. The brisk east-northeast wind at 15 km/h makes it feel like a bone-chilling -23°C, so bundle up!

The humidity sits at 72%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.9 kPa, trending upward. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, but the real story is the temperature shift on the horizon.

A dramatic warm-up is coming, but so is the potential for rain—and even some flurries by the end of the weekend!

Today’s Forecast: A Cold Start, but Some Improvement by Afternoon

Clouds will gradually increase this morning, with light winds up to 15 km/h. Despite a high of -2°C, the morning wind chill of -20°C will make it feel much colder.

By afternoon, the wind chill improves to -4°C, but you’ll still want to keep those gloves handy. The UV index is 3, which is moderate, so if you’re out enjoying the brighter skies, a bit of sun protection wouldn’t hurt.

Tonight: Partly Cloudy with Late Clearing

The sky will remain partly cloudy before clearing late this evening. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, with temperatures dropping to -11°C overnight. The wind chill will make it feel like -5°C in the evening and a brisk -16°C by morning.

The Rest of the Week: A Sudden Spring Preview!

Thursday brings sunshine in the morning before transitioning to a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. A south wind at 20 km/h will pick up late in the morning, helping to push the high up to a much milder +5°C.

However, the morning wind chill of -16°C means you’ll still need to dress warmly before the real warm-up kicks in. The UV index rises to 4, still moderate. Overnight, expect cloudy periods with temperatures staying above freezing at 0°C.

Friday keeps things mild, with a mix of sun and cloud and a slight 30% chance of showers. The high reaches 9°C, making it feel like spring is finally knocking on the door. The night remains cloudy, again with a 30% chance of showers and a low of 3°C.

Saturday is shaping up to be a wet one, with showers likely throughout the day and a high of 9°C. The evening stays cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and a low of 1°C.

Sunday brings a bit of a twist—cloudy skies with a 60% chance of rain showers or even flurries as temperatures hover around 3°C.

The night could see more flurries, with temperatures plunging back down to -12°C. That’s March for you—one foot in spring, the other still stuck in winter!

Wardrobe Advice: Layers, Layers, and More Layers!

This is one of those tricky weather weeks where you’ll need to dress for winter in the morning but be ready for spring by afternoon. Today, a heavy winter coat, hat, gloves, and scarf are a must. As we head toward the weekend, you might be able to swap the parka for a lighter jacket—but keep the umbrella close by!

Sudbury Weather Trivia: March Madness—Weather Edition!

Sudbury’s coldest recorded temperature for March 12th was a teeth-chattering -32.8°C, proving that March can still pack a winter punch. Meanwhile, the warmest March 12th on record hit a balmy 14.2°C—something that could feel within reach by the end of the week!