Today’s Forecast: Freezing Rain to Rain
The Greater Sudbury region is under a Freezing Rain Warning as patchy freezing rain intensifies this morning. Current conditions at the Sudbury Airport show a temperature of -0.6°C, a dew point of -1.1°C, and a biting wind chill of -6°C with southeast winds blowing at 21 km/h. Humidity is high at 96%, and visibility is 19 km despite the ongoing freezing rain.
This morning, the freezing rain is expected to become more moderate, leading to an ice build-up of a few millimetres. Surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots will become dangerously slick, and tree branches might succumb to the weight of the ice, potentially causing power outages. By noon, temperatures will rise to 5°C, shifting the freezing rain to plain rain or drizzle and reducing the ice threat. Fog patches will develop in the afternoon, and winds will pick up from the southwest, reaching 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h.
Tonight: Foggy with Showers
Cloudy skies and a 60% chance of showers or drizzle will persist through the evening. Fog patches are expected to linger, reducing visibility further. Winds will remain breezy until midnight, with temperatures settling at a mild 2°C overnight.
Sunday, December 29: Cool and Cloudy
Sunday starts cloudy with fog patches dissipating by noon. A northeast wind will pick up late in the afternoon, holding the temperature steady at 3°C. By night, rain or snow will move in as the temperature remains near 2°C.
Monday, December 30: Mixed Precipitation
Monday brings a 60% chance of rain or snow, with highs reaching 2°C. Flurries could develop overnight as the temperature dips to -2°C.
Tuesday, December 31: A Snowy Finish to the Year
New Year’s Eve stays cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -1°C. Snow flurries are likely in the evening, with lows of -3°C—an appropriate farewell to 2024!
Wednesday, January 1: Chilly Start to 2025
New Year’s Day will continue the wintry trend, with a high of -2°C and a 40% chance of flurries throughout the day. By night, temperatures will drop to -7°C under cloudy skies.
Historical Weather Trivia
Sudbury’s historical weather highs and lows on December 28 include a balmy 8.3°C in 1979 and a frigid -30.0°C in 1960. While today’s high of 5°C is unusual, it’s not quite record-breaking!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Bundle up in waterproof and insulated layers to protect against freezing rain this morning, and switch to lighter rain gear for the afternoon warmth. Footwear with excellent grip is essential to avoid slipping on icy surfaces.
