Cold Start, but a Weather Whirlwind is Coming

Sault Ste. Marie sees a cold start with sunshine, but flurries arrive by evening. Midweek brings a mix of rain, snow, and strong winds. Brace for it all!

Sault Ste. Marie is waking up to a crisp -10.8°C this Monday morning under mainly clear skies. The humidity is at a high 95%, and with light northeast winds at 4 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -13°C.

The barometric pressure is at 102.0 kPa and rising, signalling relatively stable weather for now. Visibility is excellent at 32 km, but don’t let that fool you—the forecast has some surprises in store!

Monday: A Sunny Start, But Flurries Could Sneak In

The morning will be bright and mainly sunny, but clouds will increase early in the afternoon. A southeast wind at 20 km/h will pick up near noon, and the temperature will rise to a high of 1°C. However, if you’re stepping out early, bundle up—it will feel like -19°C with the wind chill this morning. The UV index is at a moderate 4, so you might need those sunglasses.

By late afternoon, there’s a 40% chance of flurries as clouds move in. Tonight, the flurry risk jumps to 60%, and the wind will ease up near midnight. Expect an overnight low of -3°C, with a wind chill making it feel closer to -8°C.

Tuesday: A Mix of Flurries, Rain, and a Temperature Jump

Tuesday will be cloudy with a 40% chance of morning flurries, which could turn into rain showers by the afternoon as the temperature climbs to 8°C. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, but the morning will still feel chilly with a wind chill of -8°C.

The evening will bring a 60% chance of rain or snow as temperatures hover at a mild 1°C overnight.

Midweek Storm Brewing: Snow, Rain, and Wind

Wednesday is shaping up to be messy, with snow or rain throughout the day and a high of 1°C. By nighttime, the precipitation continues, and winds will pick up, making for a blustery and damp evening with a low of -4°C.

Thursday looks even more dramatic, with snow, local blowing snow, and strong winds making travel tricky. The high will only reach -1°C, and by nightfall, temperatures will drop to -11°C as clouds begin to clear.

What to Wear?

For today, dress in warm layers, as the morning wind chill is biting. By Tuesday, a lighter jacket might work in the afternoon, but rain gear will be useful. Midweek, get ready for a full winter comeback with snow, wind, and cold temperatures.

Weather Trivia: Sault Ste. Marie’s March Madness

March can be unpredictable in the Soo! The warmest March 17th on record was 21.1°C in 2012, while the coldest was -30.0°C in 1950. So if today’s forecast feels all over the place, just remember—it could always be crazier!