Cold and Clear to Begin, but Spring Warmth Sneaks In
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Soo is waking up to a crisp and clear Saturday morning with a current temperature of -5.8°C as observed at 6:00 AM EDT from the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. The skies are mainly clear, and with 100% humidity and a matching dew point of -5.8°C, it’s a morning so still you could almost hear your breath freeze. Wind? Not a whisper — calm conditions have settled in for now, which helps keep the wind chill at a manageable -7°C.
Today’s Forecast: From Frost to Sunshine
After a frosty start, the forecast for Saturday is looking bright — literally. Fog patches are expected to dissipate near noon, giving way to sunshine in the morning and a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the temperature will warm nicely to a high of 12°C.
It’s one of those classic April days that says, “Yes, I remember how to be spring!” The barometric pressure is sitting at 102.3 kPa and slowly falling, which suggests changes are on the horizon. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km, and the UV index is at 5, so grab those sunglasses and maybe even a little sunscreen if you’re outside soaking in the sun.
Tonight and Sunday: Clouds Sneak Back In
Tonight turns mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers overnight, and temperatures will hold steady with a low around +2°C. If you’re heading out late, a light jacket will do — no frost tonight, but keep an umbrella nearby just in case.
Sunday, April 13, stays on the cloudy side, with a 30% chance of morning showers. Winds will pick up slightly in the afternoon, becoming southeasterly at 20 km/h. Temperatures will again reach a comfortable high of 12°C, and the UV index dips slightly to 4 — still moderate, still worth a bit of protection if you’re outside for long.
Sunday night brings periods of rain and a low of +2°C, signaling a wet start to the new week.
Monday Outlook: Wet, Then Maybe White
Monday, April 14, continues the soggy streak with more periods of rain during the day and a high of 8°C. But as the evening cools, the system may get a wintry edge — there’s a 70% chance of rain showers or flurries Monday night, with temperatures dipping to -5°C. Yes, you read that right. Flurries. Again.
Weather History Snapshot for April 12
Historically, April 12 in the Soo has seen a record high of 23.6°C, while the record low dipped to a frigid -15.0°C. So today’s chilly start and mild afternoon fall right into that broad “normal” range we’ve all come to expect (and question) during spring in Northern Ontario.
What to Wear?
It’s a day for layering: start with a warm base layer and gloves for the morning chill, and peel down to a sweater or light jacket as the day warms up. For Sunday and Monday? Keep that umbrella handy and maybe stash a pair of mitts in the glovebox — just in case those flurries get frisky.
Soo Trivia: A Sky-Gazing Delight
Did you know? Sault Ste. Marie’s clear spring mornings are perfect for stargazing and watching planetary alignments — when the fog doesn’t get in the way, of course. Today’s early clarity? A cosmic gift!
