A Chilly and Snowy Start to the Day
The Sudbury region is waking up to light snow and chilly temperatures this morning, with the mercury sitting at -4.9°C. The wind from the south at 15 km/h is making it feel even colder, with a wind chill of -10°C. Humidity is at 95%, keeping the air damp, while visibility remains a decent 16 km despite the snowfall. The barometric pressure is at 100.4 kPa and falling, signaling more unsettled weather ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Snow, Rain, and a Risk of Freezing Drizzle
Expect cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning, followed by periods of snow mixed with rain starting around noon. A risk of freezing drizzle could make roads and sidewalks slippery, so caution is advised. Any lingering fog patches will dissipate as the morning progresses. By this afternoon, snowfall will accumulate around 2 cm, with winds shifting to the north at 30 km/h. The temperature will climb to a high of +1°C, but don’t let that fool you—the wind chill will still make it feel like -12°C. The UV index remains low at 1.
Tonight: Snow Ends, Then a Big Drop in Temperatures
Periods of snow will taper off early this evening, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries overnight. The wind, still from the north at 30 km/h, will become light after midnight. Temperatures will plummet to -18°C, with wind chills making it feel like -12°C in the evening and a frigid -25°C overnight. This is a night for the thickest winter gear if you’re heading outside.
Friday and the Weekend: More Snow, Then a Deep Freeze
Friday will remain mostly cloudy, with snow beginning late in the morning and continuing throughout the day. Accumulations between 5 to 10 cm are expected. Winds will pick up from the east at 20 km/h in the afternoon, keeping the daytime high at a bone-chilling -10°C. The morning wind chill will be a brutal -25°C, improving slightly to -17°C in the afternoon.
Friday night continues the snowy trend with temperatures dropping to -17°C.
Saturday brings more snow and a high of -10°C, but by nighttime, skies clear up, and the temperature plunges to a frigid -22°C.
Sunday finally brings some sunshine with a high of -7°C. The night will be partly cloudy with a low of -15°C.
Monday sees a mix of sun and cloud and a relative warm-up to -2°C, though flurries may return Monday night as temperatures dip to -6°C.
What to Wear: Brace for Bitter Cold and Slippery Conditions
With snow, rain, and freezing drizzle in the forecast today, waterproof winter boots are a must to avoid slipping on icy sidewalks. A warm, insulated jacket, gloves, and a hat will keep you comfortable as the wind chill makes it feel much colder than the thermometer suggests. As temperatures drop significantly overnight and into the weekend, extra layers and a heavy winter coat will be necessary to combat wind chills as low as -25°C.
Sudbury Weather Trivia: A Snowy City with Record-Breaking Cold
Did you know that Sudbury’s coldest recorded temperature was a staggering -48.3°C on February 4, 1912? While we won’t be reaching those historic lows, this weekend’s temperatures will certainly be cold enough to remind residents that winter isn’t done with us just yet!
Stay warm, stay safe, and be prepared for more snow and freezing temperatures ahead!
