Mist, Snow, and a Temperature Drop Ahead
Sudbury faces light snow this morning with a risk of freezing drizzle. Falling temperatures and wind chills make for a frosty day. Bitter cold ahead Tuesday
Sudbury wakes up to a misty Monday morning, with temperatures sitting at -4.2°C as of 5:00 AM. The humidity is at a high 96%, making for damp conditions, and visibility is limited to just 5 km. The wind, however, is making its presence known, blowing from the south-southwest at 27 km/h, gusting up to 39 km/h. This makes it feel much colder, with a wind chill of -12°C. The barometric pressure sits at 101.0 kPa and is falling, indicating an active weather pattern ahead.
Periods of light snow will continue through the morning, tapering off near noon. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle early on, so sidewalks and roads could get slick—tread carefully! By the afternoon, expect a mix of sun and clouds. The wind will shift west, strengthening to 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h before calming down later in the day. The high will reach -2°C, but don’t get too comfortable—the temperature will fall to -7°C this afternoon. The wind chill will make it feel like -11°C this morning and -6°C this afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1.
Tonight: A Chilly Night with a Chance of Flurries
Partly cloudy skies take over tonight, but there’s still a 30% chance of flurries overnight. The wind will remain light at up to 15 km/h, but as temperatures drop to -16°C, the wind chill will become a factor. It will feel like -8°C in the evening and a frigid -22°C overnight.
Tuesday: Bitter Cold and Blustery Winds
Tuesday will be mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries in the morning. The northwest wind will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h before easing in the afternoon. Temperatures won’t offer much relief, with a high of just -12°C. The wind chill will make it feel like a brutal -25°C in the morning and -18°C in the afternoon, so bundle up! The UV index remains at 1.
Tuesday night will be clear but frigid, with temperatures plunging to -17°C.
Wednesday: A Mix of Sun and Flurries Before More Snow Arrives
Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -7°C. However, the night could bring more snow, with a 60% chance of snowfall and a low of -10°C.
What to Wear?
Today, dress for fluctuating conditions. A warm winter coat, gloves, and a scarf are essential, as wind chills will make it feel colder. If you’re heading out early, be mindful of the freezing drizzle—waterproof boots with good grip will help keep you steady. Tomorrow, the deep cold settles in, so make sure to wear extra layers, including thermal undergarments.
Sudbury’s Weather Trivia
Did you know? The warmest February 3rd in Sudbury’s history was a mild 6.7°C, recorded in 1991. But the coldest? A bone-chilling -38.3°C in 1917! Today’s temperatures may feel cold, but they’re nothing compared to that deep freeze from over a century ago!
