Icy Start to Spring – Brace for Slippery Conditions!

Sudbury is under a freezing rain warning with icy roads and snow on the way. Strong winds, cold temperatures, and flurries continue into the weekend. Stay warm!

Greater Sudbury is under a Freezing Rain Warning this morning, with 2 to 5 mm of ice accumulation expected before a switch to snow later today. As of 6:00 AM, temperatures sit at -0.4°C, with light freezing rain falling. The humidity is a damp 98%, and the wind from the north-northeast is howling at 37 km/h, making it feel like -8°C outside. The barometric pressure is at 99.4 kPa and falling, signaling that this messy mix isn’t over just yet.

Today: Freezing Rain, Snow, and Blowing Snow

The wintry mix of freezing rain and snow will continue this morning before shifting entirely to snow, with up to 5 cm of accumulation expected. Strong north winds at 30 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h, will lead to local blowing snow, reducing visibility at times. The temperature will hold steady near -3°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel more like -10°C. The UV index is a low 1, so sunshine won’t be much of a factor today.

Tonight: Clearing, but Bitter Cold

By this evening, the clouds will begin to clear, giving way to a colder but calmer night. Winds will ease from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, before becoming light overnight. The temperature will drop to -10°C, with a wind chill making it feel closer to -14°C. Roads and sidewalks will likely remain icy and treacherous, so tread carefully!

Friday: Sunshine, Wind, and a Quick Warm-Up

Sudbury will wake up to mainly sunny skies, but don’t get too comfortable—clouds will roll in by early afternoon, bringing a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries late in the day. The wind will be a big player, shifting to the southwest at 40 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h in the morning. Despite the blustery conditions, temperatures will rise to 3°C. However, the morning wind chill will be a biting -20°C, so dress warmly before stepping out.

Weekend Outlook: Cold and Snowy

• Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries and a high of -5°C. Overnight, expect cloudy periods and a low of -16°C.
• Sunday will bring some sunshine but stay chilly, with a high of -2°C. By night, clouds return with a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -9°C.

What to Wear?

Today calls for serious winter gear—waterproof boots, a warm coat, gloves, and a hat are essential for staying dry and warm. If you’re heading out tomorrow morning, extra layers are a must, as wind chills will make it feel like -20°C. Keep ice grips handy for your shoes, as sidewalks and roads will remain slick from today’s freezing rain.

Sudbury Weather Trivia

On this day in history, Sudbury has experienced both early spring warmth and bitter cold. The warmest March 20 on record was 15.1°C in 2012, while the coldest dipped to a bone-chilling -27.4°C in 1956. Today’s messy mix of freezing rain and snow is a reminder that spring in the North isn’t always sunshine and flowers!