Sault Ste. Marie: Snowy Weekend with Chilly Wind Chills
Light Snow & Falling Temperatures Ahead
Sault Ste. Marie is waking up to light snow and cold conditions this morning as winter continues to make its presence known. As of 6:23 AM EST at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport, the temperature sits at -7.0°C, but with a light east wind at 8 km/h, it feels closer to -11°C. The humidity is high at 97%, and the barometric pressure is falling at 102.3 kPa, signaling that more snow is on the way. Visibility is reduced to 5 km due to the ongoing snowfall.
Saturday: Snow Continues Throughout the Day
Expect steady snowfall today, with 2 to 4 cm of accumulation expected by evening. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, but temperatures will only climb to -4°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -12°C throughout the day.
Tonight: Flurries & Cooling Down
The steady snow will taper off early in the evening, but a 60% chance of flurries remains overnight. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, and the temperature will drop to -8°C, with a wind chill of -13°C.
Sunday: More Flurries & Periods of Light Snow
Sunday will start with a mix of sun and clouds, but flurries are expected in the morning, followed by periods of light snow beginning near noon, bringing another 2 cm of accumulation. Winds will shift north at 20 km/h, and temperatures will hold steady near -8°C, though the wind chill will make it feel like -16°C.
By Sunday night, expect cloudy skies with a 60% chance of flurries, and temperatures will take a big dip to -21°C.
Monday: A Cold & Cloudy Start to the Week
Monday will remain cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, and temperatures will struggle to reach -12°C. Monday night will be even colder, with partly cloudy skies and a low of -23°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations: Bundle Up!
With steady snow, colder temperatures, and brisk wind chills, full winter attire is a must. A warm winter coat, insulated gloves, thermal socks, a toque, and a scarf will help protect against the cold. Waterproof boots will also be handy, as fresh snow will be covering the streets.
Sault Ste. Marie Weather Trivia: Snowiest Winter on Record!
Did you know the snowiest winter in Sault Ste. Marie history was 1995-96, when the city was buried under 474.6 cm of snow? That’s over 15 feet of snow—enough to completely bury a car! While this weekend’s snowfall isn’t record-breaking, it’s a reminder that winter in the Soo can be relentless.
Stay warm, Sault Ste. Marie! If you don’t have to be out in the snow, today is a great day to stay indoors and enjoy a cozy winter weekend.
