Snow, Freezing Drizzle, and a Temperature Tumble
Sault Ste. Marie sees snow and freezing drizzle today, with falling temperatures and strong winds. Wind chills will make it feel much colder. More snow ahead
Sault Ste. Marie starts the day with mostly cloudy skies and a temperature hovering just above freezing at 0.4°C as of 5:00 AM. Humidity sits at 76%, making the air feel damp, while visibility stretches a decent 24 km. The real kicker this morning is the wind—blowing from the northwest at 33 km/h, gusting up to 44 km/h. The barometric pressure is at 101.3 kPa and rising, signaling a shift in conditions.
Periods of light snow will taper off this morning, but don’t let your guard down just yet—there’s a risk of freezing drizzle, which could make roads and sidewalks slippery. The wind will remain strong, with northwest gusts reaching 50 km/h. While the high will briefly hit 0°C, temperatures will fall steadily throughout the day, reaching -6°C by the afternoon. With the gusty winds factored in, the wind chill will make it feel like -14°C. The UV index remains a low 1, meaning sunshine won’t be much of a factor today.
Tonight: Flurries and Frigid Winds
Clouds remain dominant tonight, with a 60% chance of flurries late in the evening and overnight. The northwest wind will persist at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, keeping the cold air in place. The low will plummet to -13°C, and with the wind chill, it will feel like -14°C in the evening and a bitter -20°C overnight.
Tuesday: Cold and Cloudy with Flurries Possible
Tuesday will be another mostly cloudy day, with a 40% chance of flurries. The wind will shift slightly to come from the north at 20 km/h, which will add to the already bitter conditions. The high will only reach -10°C, but it will feel much colder. The wind chill will drop to a bone-chilling -22°C in the morning and remain around -17°C in the afternoon. The UV index creeps up slightly to 2 but still remains low.
Tuesday night will stay cloudy, with a low of -11°C.
Wednesday: More Clouds and a Chance of Snow
Cloudy skies dominate Wednesday, with a 40% chance of flurries and a slightly “warmer” high of -5°C. However, the night may bring another round of snowfall, with a 60% chance of snow and a low of -7°C.
What to Wear?
Today, waterproof boots and a warm, windproof coat are a must, especially with the risk of freezing drizzle. A hat, gloves, and scarf will help against the strong winds. Tomorrow will be much colder, so layering is key—thermal base layers, a thick winter coat, and insulated gloves will help keep the deep chill at bay.
Sault Ste. Marie’s Weather Trivia
Did you know? The warmest February 3rd on record in Sault Ste. Marie was a mild 6.1°C in 1991, while the coldest was a staggering -36.1°C in 1918. Today’s temperatures may feel frigid, but history shows they could be much, much worse!