Light Snow This Morning, Bitter Cold to Follow
Sudbury sees flurries tapering off today with cold temperatures persisting. Bitter wind chills return Monday, and a deep freeze settles in by Tuesday night
Sudbury – WEATHER DESK – Greater Sudbury wakes up to light snow this Sunday, February 9, 2025, as winter continues to hold the region in its icy grip. The current temperature at Greater Sudbury Airport is -11.4°C, with a wind chill of -16°C, making it feel even frostier.
The barometric pressure is 101.7 kPa and rising, indicating that clearer, though still cold, better conditions are on the way. Humidity sits at 86%, contributing to the damp chill in the air.
A light northwest wind at 8 km/h is keeping the cold firmly in place. Visibility is decent at 8 km, but snow-covered roads and sidewalks could still be slippery, so take care if you’re heading out.
Sunday Forecast: Flurries Fading, but the Chill Stays
Snow flurries are expected to taper off this morning, leaving mainly cloudy skies with a lingering 40% chance of additional flurries throughout the day. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -7°C, though it will feel closer to -14°C with the wind chill. The UV index is low at 2, so while sunglasses aren’t a necessity, bundling up certainly is.
Tonight, Sudbury will remain mainly cloudy, with light winds persisting at up to 15 km/h. Temperatures will drop to -15°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -18°C. If you’re heading out this evening, make sure to layer up—winter is showing no mercy.
Monday: A Brief Glimpse of Sunshine, but More Flurries Possible
Monday starts with a mix of sun and cloud, though there is a 30% chance of flurries arriving late in the morning and into the afternoon. Winds will pick up, becoming southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, which will make it feel bitterly cold in the morning at -22°C. Even in the afternoon, despite a high of -6°C, the wind chill will hover around -13°C, so don’t let the occasional sunshine fool you—it’s still winter at its fiercest.
Monday night turns cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries, and temperatures plummet to -17°C, setting the stage for an even colder Tuesday.
Tuesday: A Deep Freeze Returns
Tuesday continues the wintry trend, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 60% chance of flurries. The high will only reach -14°C, making it one of the colder days in recent weeks.
Tuesday night brings cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries, with an overnight low of -22°C—a serious reminder that winter isn’t loosening its grip just yet.
What to Wear Today
With a wind chill making it feel like -14°C today and -18°C tonight, a heavy winter coat, insulated gloves, a hat, and a scarf are absolute necessities. Waterproof boots with good traction are a wise choice, as lingering snow could make sidewalks slick. If you’re heading out early tomorrow, extra layers are key, as the morning wind chill will be a bone-chilling -22°C.
Sudbury Weather Trivia: Record-Breaking February Cold
Did you know Sudbury’s coldest February 9 on record was a frigid -40.6°C in 1979? That’s cold enough to freeze exposed skin in minutes! On the other end of the spectrum, the warmest February 9 in Sudbury history was 6.7°C, recorded in 1990. While today’s temperatures aren’t breaking any records, it’s definitely on the colder side!
