December 15 2024 – Sault Ste. Marie Weather: Mild Conditions With Rain and Snow in the Mix

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Current Conditions

Sault Ste. Marie – Weather – Sault Ste. Marie is starting the day at 1°C under mostly cloudy skies, with winds from the east-southeast at 18 km/h, gusting up to 28 km/h. Humidity is high at 85%, and visibility extends to 24 km. The barometric pressure sits at 103.0 kPa and is falling, signaling a shift in the weather.


Sunday: Light Snow, Drizzle, and Rain

The morning will see a 60% chance of light snow or drizzle, with a risk of freezing drizzle lingering into the early afternoon. By this afternoon, expect steady periods of rain or drizzle as temperatures remain steady around +2°C. Winds will pick up slightly, blowing from the east at 20 km/h later in the morning.


Tonight: Persistent Rain and Milder Conditions

Rain or drizzle will continue through the evening, with southeast winds steady at 20 km/h. Temperatures will hold steady at +3°C, making for a wet and mild night in the city.


Monday: Rain Followed by Cooling Temps

Periods of rain or drizzle will persist through much of Monday, with southeast winds strengthening to 30 km/h before easing in the afternoon. By late afternoon, winds will shift to the southwest at 20 km/h, bringing cooler air. The high for the day will reach +5°C before falling to +2°C by late afternoon.

  • Monday Night: Cloudy skies bring a 60% chance of flurries or rain showers as temperatures dip to -2°C.

Looking Ahead: Cloudy and Cooler

  • Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 60% chance of flurries. High near +1°C, low of -3°C.
  • Wednesday: Overcast skies dominate, with a high of 0°C and a low of -11°C overnight.
  • Thursday: Colder, with a high of -5°C and a 60% chance of flurries overnight as the low drops to -6°C.

Wardrobe Suggestions

  • Today: Wear a waterproof jacket to handle the rain and drizzle. Add gloves and a hat to stay comfortable in the chilly wind.
  • Monday: Lighter rainwear is advisable for the mild temperatures, but keep warm layers handy as temperatures drop later in the day.

Weather Trivia: December’s Unpredictable Precipitation

Did you know? Sault Ste. Marie’s position near Lake Superior often leads to mixed precipitation events in December, with rapid switches between rain, snow, and drizzle due to fluctuating temperatures.

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