Flurries, Blowing Snow, and a Frosty Day Ahead
Sault Ste. Marie faces flurries, blowing snow, and wind chills near -21°C today. More snow arrives tonight with 5-10 cm expected. A snowy but warmer Thursday ahead
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! If you were hoping for a break from winter’s grip, think again—this morning brings light snow showers, blowing snow, and a brisk wind chill of -18°C. The temperature currently sits at -10°C, but with north-northwest winds gusting up to 37 km/h, it feels much colder. The humidity is 78%, and the barometric pressure is at 100.1 kPa and rising, suggesting a bit of stabilization in the atmosphere. Visibility is 10 km, but blowing snow could reduce that in exposed areas.
More Flurries on the Way, but Some Relief from the Wind
Flurries will continue throughout the day, leaving behind about 2 cm of snow. The north wind at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, will start to ease by late afternoon, making for slightly better conditions. The high will reach -8°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -21°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon.
Tonight, snow makes a return with another 5 to 10 cm of accumulation expected. Winds will shift west at 30 km/h before becoming light overnight, with a low of -8°C and a wind chill of -17°C. Expect some slick roads by morning, so plan accordingly if you’re heading out early.
Thursday: More Snow, But Warmer Temperatures on the Horizon
Flurries persist into Thursday, with another 5 cm of snow expected. Winds will become southeast at 20 km/h in the afternoon, bringing slightly milder air and a high of -2°C. The morning will feel like -14°C, but by afternoon, the wind chill improves to -7°C.
Thursday night will bring cloudy periods with a 60% chance of flurries, as temperatures dip to -5°C.
Looking Ahead: A Brief Break Before Another Snowy Spell
Friday is shaping up to be a sunny but chilly day, with a high of -5°C. Overnight, clear skies will lead to a frigid low of -18°C, so keep those extra blankets handy.
Saturday continues the sunny streak with a high of -9°C, but more clouds roll in at night, bringing a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -9°C.
By Sunday, flurries return with a high of 0°C, the warmest temperature in the forecast. Snow continues overnight with a low of -6°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations: Bundle Up for the Blowing Snow
Today’s blustery and snowy conditions call for full winter gear. A heavy winter coat, insulated gloves, and a toque are non-negotiable. Since blowing snow could make conditions slippery, warm, waterproof boots with good traction are a must. If you’re out tonight, wear an extra layer—wind chills of -17°C make frostbite a real risk.
Weather Trivia: The Great Lake Effect
Did you know that Sault Ste. Marie is one of Canada’s snowiest cities, thanks to lake-effect snow from Lake Superior? The Soo often sees over 300 cm of snow per year, so today’s flurries are just another day in paradise!
