Winter Weather Advisory: Snow, Freezing Drizzle, and Reduced Visibility
Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island are under a Winter Weather Travel Advisory through Monday night. A low-pressure system is bringing heavy snowfall, enhanced for areas near the North Channel and Georgian Bay, with up to 10 cm expected by Monday night. Poor visibility and slippery surfaces will make travel challenging, so be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Current Conditions
At 6:00 AM EST, light snow was falling in Sault Ste. Marie, with a temperature of -3.1°C. The humidity is at a saturated 100%, creating a damp chill that feels like -7°C. Winds are from the southeast at 9 km/h, and the barometric pressure sits at 102.0 kPa and falling, signaling the approaching storm. Visibility is significantly reduced to 1.2 km in the snow.
Today’s Forecast
Expect periods of snow throughout the day, with up to 5 cm of accumulation. The high will reach 0°C, but it will feel like -9°C this morning with the wind chill. There’s a risk of freezing drizzle late this afternoon as the system moves through.
Tonight, the snow will taper to light flurries by late evening, with a 30% chance of flurries persisting overnight. Freezing drizzle remains a risk this evening and after midnight. Winds will stay light, with a low of -9°C and a brisk wind chill of -14°C.
Christmas Week Outlook
- Tuesday, Dec 24: A mix of sun and cloud, with a chilly high of -5°C. Wind chill will make it feel like -14°C in the morning and -8°C in the afternoon.
- Wednesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers. High near +1°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers. High near +4°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: Cloudy with a slight chance of showers. High of +5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Layer up with a heavy coat, gloves, and boots to combat the snow and chilly wind chill. Waterproof gear is a must to stay comfortable in the freezing drizzle. Consider adding a scarf or neck gaiter to block out the biting wind.
Weather Trivia
Sault Ste. Marie’s record high for December 23 was 8.6°C, set in 1994, while the record low of -27.2°C dates back to 1983. Talk about an extreme weather history!
