Today’s Forecast: Rain and Drizzle with Fog Rolling In
Sault Ste. Marie starts the day with light rain and drizzle under overcast skies. Temperatures hover at 2.4°C, matching the dew point and creating 100% humidity. Winds from the east are steady at 16 km/h, gusting up to 30 km/h, and visibility is reduced to just 5 km. The atmospheric pressure is 100.7 kPa and falling, signaling more wet weather ahead.
Expect periods of rain to shift into drizzle this afternoon as temperatures climb to 5°C. Fog patches are anticipated later in the day, further reducing visibility. Winds will veer southward at 30 km/h by this morning, maintaining the damp and breezy conditions.
Tonight: Foggy and Damp
Tonight, the overcast skies stick around, bringing a 60% chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches will persist, casting an eerie blanket over the city. Winds will ease overnight, dropping to a light breeze as temperatures remain steady at 2°C.
Sunday, December 29: A Quiet but Gloomy Day
Sunday brings little relief from the clouds, with temperatures holding steady around 2°C. Fog patches will linger into the morning, so plan for reduced visibility if you’re heading out. The UV index remains low at 1, which won’t break through the overcast skies. By evening, rain or snow will make an appearance as temperatures hover near 1°C.
Monday, December 30: Mixed Precipitation
Monday will remain cloudy with a 60% chance of rain or snow throughout the day and night. Highs will reach 2°C, dipping to -1°C by the evening.
Tuesday, December 31: Chilly Clouds for New Year’s Eve
The last day of 2024 will be cloudy with a high of 1°C. Flurries are likely in the evening as temperatures dip to -3°C, making for a snowy transition to the new year.
Wednesday, January 1: Snow Squalls to Start 2025
New Year’s Day will kick off with cloudy skies and a 60% chance of flurries or snow squalls. Highs will reach -1°C, with overnight lows plummeting to -8°C.
Historical Weather Trivia
On December 28, Sault Ste. Marie’s warmest recorded high was a toasty 8.9°C in 1982, while its coldest was a bitter -30.0°C in 1976. Today’s high of 5°C offers a mild escape from those extreme numbers!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Keep rain gear handy for the day’s drizzle and showers, and choose waterproof shoes to navigate puddles. For foggy conditions, bright outerwear can help make you more visible on the roads.
