Current Conditions
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! As of 6:00 AM EST on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the weather is mostly cloudy with a temperature of 2.0°C. The barometric pressure is 100.9 kPa and rising, indicating stabilizing conditions. Humidity is at 84%, with a west-southwest wind blowing at 27 km/h, gusting up to 43 km/h. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km.
Today’s Forecast: December 17
Expect flurries throughout the day, with rain showers early this morning transitioning to snow. Local snowfall amounts could reach up to 2 cm. Winds will be from the west at 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, and the high temperature will be around 1°C.
Tonight
The sky will remain cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries. Winds will shift to the west at 30 km/h, and temperatures will hold steady near -1°C. With the wind chill, it will feel like -7°C overnight.
Wednesday, December 18
Periods of snow are expected, with accumulations around 2 cm. Winds will start from the west at 20 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, becoming northwest at 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h near noon. The high will be 0°C, with temperatures falling to -4°C in the afternoon. The wind chill will make it feel like -12°C later in the day.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries are anticipated, and the low will drop to -12°C.
Historical Weather Fact
On December 17, Sault Ste. Marie has experienced a range of temperatures. The highest recorded temperature was 12.0°C in 2015, and the lowest was -9.6°C in 2013.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Today, a warm jacket and waterproof footwear are advisable due to the mix of rain and snow, along with gusty winds. Tomorrow, consider layering up with thermal clothing, a winter coat, and accessories like gloves and a hat to stay comfortable in the falling temperatures and increased wind chills.
Did You Know?
Sault Ste. Marie’s location near the Great Lakes makes it susceptible to lake-effect snow, which can lead to sudden and heavy snowfall even when surrounding areas experience milder conditions.
Stay warm and drive safely, Sault Ste. Marie!
