Blustery Winds and Flurries Kick Off Friday
Sudbury faces cold temperatures, gusty winds, and flurries this weekend. Expect cloudy skies, snow chances, and wind chills as low as -20°C in the mornings
Sudbury wakes up to a cold and breezy morning with drifting snow and a temperature of -11°C at the airport. The humidity sits at 68%, making the air feel crisp, while a west-northwest wind at 18 km/h, gusting to 32 km/h, is adding a sharp bite to the air. That wind brings the wind chill down to -19°C, making it feel much colder than the thermometer suggests.
The barometric pressure is at 101.2 kPa and rising, hinting at some weather changes over the next few days.
Friday: Gusty Winds and Flurries in the Air
Expect mainly cloudy skies today, with a 30% chance of flurries drifting through the region. Winds will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, keeping things blustery. The high will reach -6°C, but with a wind chill of -20°C this morning and -13°C this afternoon, it’s going to feel much colder.
Tonight, cloudy skies will linger, with a 40% chance of flurries in the evening and after midnight. However, the clouds will start clearing before morning. Winds will calm down, becoming light early in the evening, with a low of -16°C. Wind chills will make it feel like -19°C overnight, so a warm blanket and a hot drink are recommended if you’re staying in!
Saturday: More Cloudy Skies and Afternoon Flurries
Saturday will be another cloudy day, with a 30% chance of flurries in the afternoon. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, but the real story is the cold start—wind chills of -20°C in the morning mean frostbite could set in quickly if you’re not bundled up. The high will be -5°C, with the wind chill improving to -7°C in the afternoon.
Saturday night brings a 70% chance of snow, with temperatures holding steady at -10°C. If you have evening plans, expect some accumulation and slippery conditions.
Sunday & Monday: Cold with a Few Flurries
Sunday features a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -7°C. The night will see cloudy periods and a 40% chance of flurries, with a low of -14°C.
Monday continues the wintry mix, with a 40% chance of flurries, a high of -6°C, and a 60% chance of snow overnight, with temperatures dropping to -17°C.
What to Wear? Winter Gear is Essential!
With wind chills as low as -20°C in the mornings, layering is a must. A thermal base layer, insulated mid-layer, and windproof outer shell will help keep the cold out. Gloves, a hat, a scarf, and warm winter boots are non-negotiable, especially in the mornings when frostbite can set in within minutes. If you’re out at night when the snow moves in, waterproof outerwear will help keep you dry.
Sudbury Weather Trivia: The “Big Chill” of 1917
Did you know that Sudbury’s coldest recorded temperature was -44.4°C on February 4, 1917? While this weekend’s forecast isn’t nearly as extreme, it’s a reminder that Northern Ontario winters have a long history of delivering bone-chilling temperatures!
