Clear Skies, Bone-Chilling Cold
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! At 7:00 AM, the temperature is a frosty -25°C under mainly clear skies. Winds from the north-northeast at 5 km/h make it feel even colder, with a wind chill of -29°C. Humidity is at 83%, and visibility is excellent at 32 km. The barometric pressure sits at 103.0 kPa and is falling, hinting at some changes ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Sunny but Frigid
Expect plenty of sunshine today, but the temperatures will remain bitterly cold. The high will only reach -13°C, and wind chills will make it feel like -31°C this morning and -19°C by afternoon. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, but the risk of frostbite is high—limit time outdoors and dress warmly. The UV index is a low 1.
Tonight, the skies turn partly cloudy, with winds remaining calm at up to 15 km/h. Temperatures will drop back to -24°C, with wind chills plummeting to a frosty -32°C overnight. Frostbite risks persist, so bundle up!
Thursday: Clouds Rolling In
Thursday starts with a mix of sun and cloud before becoming overcast by mid-morning. Winds will remain light, and the high will rise to -7°C. Morning wind chills will feel like -32°C, improving to -13°C in the afternoon. By evening, there’s a 30% chance of flurries, with a low of -11°C.
Looking Ahead: Snow on the Horizon
Friday brings cloudy skies with a 60% chance of snow throughout the day and night. Temperatures will reach a high of -4°C, with a low of -11°C. Saturday offers a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -9°C. Overnight lows dip to -10°C under cloudy skies.
Historic Weather Tidbit
On January 8, Sault Ste. Marie experienced a record high of 5.6°C in 1984, a stark contrast to today’s arctic chill. The record low was a teeth-chattering -37.2°C in 1977, making today feel relatively moderate—for the Soo, at least!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Dress in layers, including a thermal base, heavy winter coat, and insulated boots. Cover exposed skin with gloves, a scarf, and a hat to prevent frostbite.
Sault Ste. Marie Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sault Ste. Marie’s proximity to Lake Superior often moderates its temperatures. However, with winds this light, the lake effect takes a backseat to the raw winter chill.
