Rain or Snow? Why Not Both!
Good morning, Greater Sudbury! As of 6:00 AM EDT, we’re hovering right at the freezing mark with a temperature of 0.0°C. But thanks to a southwesterly wind blowing at 13 km/h, it feels a little frostier—wind chill has us feeling more like -4°C. The air is damp, with humidity sitting at a high 95%, and visibility stretches out a solid 24 km. The barometric pressure is at 99.4 kPa and falling, signaling a bit of an atmospheric mood swing ahead.
Today’s forecast serves up a mixed bag—periods of snow or rain throughout the day. It’s one of those days where your umbrella and snow brush might both see action. Winds will swing around to the northwest and pick up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h by mid-morning. The high will squeak up to +2°C, but don’t expect much warmth—especially with a UV index of just 1. This is not flip-flop weather, folks.
Tonight – Cold, Windy, and Maybe a Few Flakes
As we roll into the evening, skies stay overcast with a 40 percent chance of flurries. The northwest winds will keep blowing strong at 30 km/h, with gusts still reaching 50. Overnight lows dip to -4°C, and with wind chill factored in, it’ll feel more like -10°C. Time to dig out the fleece again.
Midweek Outlook – Gradual Glow-Up
Wednesday brings improvement, though you’ll have to brave another chilly morning. Expect cloudy skies to begin with, shifting to a mix of sun and cloud by the afternoon. Winds remain from the northwest, gusting up to 40 km/h. Morning wind chills dip to -10°C, but the high will climb to a more forgiving +5°C. The UV index will rise to a moderate 5, so the sun will finally make a decent cameo.
Wednesday night is clear and crisp, with a low of -8°C—ideal stargazing weather, but only if you’re wrapped up like a burrito. Thursday makes up for lost time with sunny skies and a pleasant high of 8°C. But don’t get too comfortable—periods of rain move in Thursday night with a low near zero.
Friday continues the wet pattern with rain and a high of 8°C, followed by a 60 percent chance of flurries or showers Friday night as temperatures hover just above freezing. Saturday rounds things out with a mix of sun and cloud, a 30 percent chance of flurries, and a high of 7°C. By night, things settle again with cloudy periods and a low of -2°C.
What to Wear in the Nickel City?
Today calls for waterproof layers, insulated boots, and a solid windbreaker. Gloves are smart in the morning, and you’ll probably want them again after sunset. Spring is showing up… but only when it feels like it.
Sudbury Weather Trivia: The Great Swing
April 15th has a history of dramatic weather in Sudbury. The warmest ever recorded was a toasty 23.3°C back in 2002—t-shirt and patio weather. On the flip side, the coldest April 15th took the mercury down to a frosty -12.2°C in 1971. So if you’re feeling like today’s weather has a bit of an identity crisis—you’re not wrong.
