Heavy Snow Tapers Off, But Arctic Chill Holds Strong
Sudbury’s snowfall warning remains as heavy snow tapers off today. Wind chills near -25°C make for a frigid day, with more snow and deep cold ahead this weekend
Sudbury remains under a Snowfall Warning this morning, with total snowfall amounts ranging from 15 to 25 cm. While the worst of the storm is gradually winding down, heavy snow will continue through the morning, particularly near the Ontario-Quebec border. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour have created treacherous conditions, reducing visibility and making for a slow, slippery morning commute. If you haven’t cleared your driveway yet, pace yourself and take breaks—this is serious snow-clearing weather!
Current Conditions in Sudbury
As of 6:00 AM, Sudbury is sitting at a frigid -15.3°C, with a wind chill of -25°C thanks to a north-northeast wind at 24 km/h. The humidity sits at 80%, making the air feel extra crisp, and visibility remains limited at 4 km due to light snow. The barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and falling, signaling that this wintry pattern isn’t leaving just yet.
Today’s Forecast: Snow Ending, But the Cold Stays
The snow will finally taper off late this morning or early this afternoon, leaving behind mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. Expect a light additional 2 cm of snow, but nothing like what we saw overnight. The wind will shift to the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, pushing cold air deeper into the region. The high will reach -10°C, but it won’t feel that warm—wind chills will hover around -23°C this morning and -18°C this afternoon.
With icy sidewalks and poor road conditions, Sudburians should give themselves extra time to get around today.
Tonight: Clear Skies, But Bone-Chilling Lows
Skies will gradually clear overnight, but that comes at a cost—temperatures will plummet to -20°C. The wind will ease up in the evening, but that won’t stop the wind chill from dropping to -26°C overnight. This is frostbite territory, so if you’re out late, bundle up and limit skin exposure.
Friday: Sunny Spells, But No Break from the Cold
Valentine’s Day in Sudbury will feature a mix of sun and cloud, but don’t let the sun fool you—it’s going to be bitterly cold. Winds will be light, up to 15 km/h, but with a high of -9°C, the wind chill will still make it feel like -26°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon.
Friday night will see periods of snow return, with temperatures dipping to -12°C.
Weekend Outlook: More Snow Incoming
Saturday brings more snowfall, with a high of -7°C. Snow will likely continue into Saturday night, with a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -16°C. Sunday stays cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, and the deep freeze returns at night with a low of -25°C.
What to Wear Today?
This is serious winter weather, so layer up! A thick winter coat, thermal layers, insulated gloves, a toque, and a scarf are non-negotiable today. If you’re spending time outdoors, frostbite can set in within minutes at these wind chills—so don’t leave any skin exposed.
Sudbury Weather Trivia!
Did you know? Sudbury’s snowiest February day on record was February 24, 1967, when a whopping 53.3 cm of snow fell in just 24 hours. Today’s storm may not have hit that mark, but it’s still packing a punch!
