Cloudy Morning in the Soo
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! The city starts the day at -5°C, under cloudy skies. With a light southeast breeze at 7 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -8°C. Humidity is at 79%, adding a damp chill to the air, while visibility is excellent at 32 km. The barometric pressure sits at 101.6 kPa but is falling, which means we’re in for some snowy weather ahead.
Friday’s Forecast: Snowy and Chilly
Today, periods of snow are expected to drop 2 to 4 cm. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -3°C, a small step up from this morning. However, the wind chill will make it feel like -14°C in the morning and -7°C by the afternoon. It’s the kind of day that calls for warm boots and a trusty snow shovel!
Tonight: More Snow and a Chilly Overnight
Flurries will continue into the evening, with another 2 to 4 cm of snow likely. Winds will pick up after midnight, becoming northwest at 20 km/h, dropping the temperature to -11°C. Factor in the wind chill, and it’ll feel like a frosty -17°C overnight.
Saturday: Overcast with Flurries
Saturday will stay mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries throughout the day. The high will be -5°C, and Saturday night will stay cold, with cloudy periods and lows around -10°C.
Sunday: More Snow in the Forecast
Sunday keeps the clouds around, with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -5°C. Overnight, more periods of snow are expected, with the temperature dipping to -7°C.
Historical Weather Tidbit
The warmest January 10th in Sault Ste. Marie reached 7.8°C in 1950, while the coldest plummeted to -33.0°C in 1982. Today’s forecast feels mild by comparison—but still calls for winter layers!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Bundle up with a winter jacket, scarf, and gloves today. Make sure to wear waterproof boots for handling the snow, which will continue into tonight.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sault Ste. Marie gets around 300 cm of snow annually, earning its reputation as one of Ontario’s snowiest cities! Snowshoes, anyone?
