A Calm but Chilly Start, Warmer by Afternoon

Sault Ste. Marie sees a foggy morning, a mild 7°C afternoon, and strong winds with a chance of showers and flurries tonight

Sault Ste. Marie wakes up to partly cloudy skies and a current temperature of -4°C. With humidity sitting at 100%, there’s plenty of moisture in the air, which explains the fog patches lingering this morning.

Visibility is still excellent at 32 km, but watch for areas of reduced visibility early on. The wind is currently calm, but the morning chill makes it feel like -13°C.

As the day progresses, expect a mix of sun and clouds, with fog dissipating by mid-morning. Temperatures will climb to a mild 7°C by the afternoon, a nice taste of spring. Winds will pick up from the south at 20 km/h late in the afternoon, but overall, it’s a great day to enjoy some fresh air.

The UV index is moderate at 4, so a bit of sunscreen might come in handy if you’re outdoors for long.

Tonight: Windy with a Chance of Showers and Flurries

Clouds will increase through the evening, bringing a 40% chance of rain showers late at night, which could transition into flurries by morning. The wind will become a major player, shifting from the south at 20 km/h to a strong southwest wind at 40 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h. Before morning, it will turn northwest but maintain those gusty conditions. With a low of -6°C, the wind will make it feel much colder.

Tuesday: Chilly Winds Take Over

Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, but don’t let that fool you—it’s going to be a cold and blustery day. There’s a 40% chance of flurries early in the morning, with strong northwest winds at 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h. The high will only reach -4°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -17°C, so winter isn’t letting go just yet. The UV index remains moderate at 4.

By Tuesday night, clouds will break up slightly, but temperatures will plunge to -12°C under cloudy periods.

Midweek Outlook: A Bumpy Road to Warmer Weather

Wednesday will be cloudy with a high of 1°C, followed by a 30% chance of flurries in the evening and a low of -2°C. By Thursday, temperatures rebound significantly, reaching 8°C, though there will still be a 30% chance of rain or flurries. The night will remain cloudy, with a low of 4°C.

What to Wear?

This morning, bundle up in warm layers, especially with wind chills making it feel like -13°C. By the afternoon, you can swap out heavy winter gear for a lighter jacket as temperatures rise to 7°C. Tonight and tomorrow, however, winter makes a comeback—windproof outerwear, gloves, and a hat will be essential.

Sault Ste. Marie Weather Trivia

Did you know the warmest March day in Sault Ste. Marie history was 24.2°C on March 29, 1946? While today’s 7°C high isn’t quite that warm, it’s still a nice break from winter’s grip!