A Windy and Snowy Day Ahead
Sault Ste. Marie is waking up to a cold and blustery morning at -9°C, but the strong north-northwest winds at 35 km/h, gusting to 49 km/h, are making it feel like a frigid -19°C. Humidity sits at 73%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.4 kPa and rising. While the morning brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries, don’t let that brief brightness fool you—the snow isn’t done yet. By late afternoon, a few flurries will return as winds strengthen to 40 km/h, gusting up to a howling 60 km/h. With a daytime high of -8°C and a wind chill hovering around -20°C, it’s the kind of day where your cheeks freeze before you reach your car.
Tonight: Snowy and Blustery Conditions Continue
The flurries will pick up tonight, with a local snowfall accumulation of around 5 cm. Those brisk northwest winds at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, will make it feel like -20°C. If you’re out and about this evening, expect blowing snow and reduced visibility. Bundle up—tonight’s low will drop to -11°C, and exposed skin could be at risk of frostbite with wind chills this low.
Wednesday: Cold and Snowy, But Some Sun Peeks Through
Wednesday will start with lingering flurries, adding another 2 cm of snow before tapering off near noon. By the afternoon, the sun will make a valiant attempt to break through, but don’t expect much warmth. The morning wind chill will be a biting -21°C, gradually improving to -10°C by the afternoon. Winds will shift westward at 30 km/h before easing later in the day, and temperatures will reach a high of -4°C.
By nighttime, clouds will take over once again, and there’s a 60% chance of more snow. The overnight low will dip to -8°C, making for a cold but slightly less brutal night compared to Tuesday.
Thursday: Snowstorm Incoming
Thursday is shaping up to be a classic winter storm day, with snow and local blowing snow expected throughout the day. Winds will strengthen again, and temperatures will rise slightly to -2°C. By nighttime, flurries will persist, and blowing snow will continue with gusty winds, bringing an overnight low of -10°C. If you have travel plans, expect challenging conditions.
Sault Ste. Marie’s Historic Weather for February 4
The warmest February 4 on record in Sault Ste. Marie saw temperatures climb to 8.2°C, while the coldest dropped to a bone-chilling -34.4°C. While today’s cold isn’t breaking any records, it’s still far from cozy!
Wardrobe Wisdom: Windproof and Warm is the Way to Go
With gusty winds and wind chills approaching -20°C, today calls for full winter armor. A thick parka with a hood, windproof gloves, and insulated boots are essential to staying comfortable. If you’re out in the evening, brace for more snow, so waterproof gear and a good pair of winter boots with traction will be your best bet.
Did You Know? Sault Ste. Marie’s Legendary Snowfalls
Sault Ste. Marie is no stranger to heavy snowfalls, but one of the most memorable was in December 1995, when over 163 cm of snow fell in just a few days. Compared to that, today’s flurries seem like a light dusting!
