Friday: Cold & Clearing Skies
Sudbury starts off at -13°C with clearing skies today, flurries and freezing drizzle Saturday, and a milder Sunday with more snow ahead
Sudbury is waking up to light snowfall and a chilly -13°C as of 7:00 AM at the Greater Sudbury Airport. The wind from the north-northwest is blowing at 13 km/h, making it feel like a brisk -19°C. Humidity is at 74%, and the barometric pressure is at 103.0 kPa and rising, signaling some improving conditions ahead.
The light flurries will taper off this morning as skies begin to clear. However, the wind will pick up from the north at 20 km/h before easing off early in the day. The temperature will climb to -5°C, but with the wind chill making it feel like -24°C this morning and -10°C this afternoon, you’ll still want to keep those layers on. The UV index is low at 2, meaning no sunburns—just icy noses!
Tonight: Clouding Over with a Chance of Freezing Drizzle
Clouds will return as the night progresses, bringing a 60% chance of flurries overnight, with a risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will be light, up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will drop to -11°C before rising slightly to -8°C by morning. With a wind chill of -16°C, it’ll still be a cold night, but at least it won’t be as bitter as this morning.
Saturday: Flurries & A Touch of Freezing Drizzle
Saturday brings a mix of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle early in the morning—watch out for slippery sidewalks and roads! Local snow accumulation is expected to be around 2 cm. The wind will pick up from the southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, making it feel colder than the forecasted high of -6°C. In fact, temperatures will begin to drop to -8°C by the afternoon, with a wind chill near -15°C.
Saturday night continues with flurries, and temperatures will dip to -10°C, so expect a snowy, wintry evening.
Sunday: A Slight Warm-Up Before More Snow
Sunday remains mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries throughout the day. The temperature will rise slightly to -3°C, offering a small break from the bitter cold of the previous days.
Sunday night, however, snowfall is likely, with a 70% chance of accumulating snow and a low of -5°C. If you’re planning to travel, be prepared for potentially snowy roads by Monday morning.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Stay Warm & Watch for Icy Spots!
With wind chills in the -20s this morning and the risk of freezing drizzle Saturday, insulated winter coats, gloves, and boots with good grip are a must. A scarf or face covering will help against the brisk wind, and waterproof layers will come in handy with the expected snow and drizzle.
Weather Trivia: Sudbury’s Snowiest February!
Did you know? Sudbury once recorded a whopping 147.6 cm of snowfall in February 1971. That’s nearly five feet of snow in one month—talk about a winter wonderland!
