Northern Ontario’s Weather Shuffle: Clouds, Clearings, and a Sprinkle of Flurries
SUDBURY – WEATHER – Sudbury starts this Friday with a cloudy sky and a bit of bite in the air, as the temperature hovers around -1°C. At 5:00 AM, the thermometer at Greater Sudbury Airport read -0.6°C, with a wind chill making it feel more like -6. A northwesterly wind is blowing at 18 km/h, gusting up to 31 km/h, giving an extra sting to the morning stroll. Visibility is a solid 24 km, perfect for admiring the long stretch of grey overhead. The barometric pressure sits at 102.3 kPa and is on the rise—a good sign if you’re hoping for some sunshine. Humidity is sitting at 67%, just enough to remind your sinuses it’s still spring-in-waiting.
Friday Forecast: Clearing Skies, Warmer Vibes
Don’t let the chilly start fool you—things are looking up. The clouds will start to scatter this morning as clearing skies take over. The wind will ease by late morning, allowing the air to feel just a little less aggressive. Despite the brisk wind chill of -10°C early on, the temperature is expected to climb to a respectable high of 8°C. The UV index sits at a moderate 5, so if the sun does peek through, it might sneak in a little spring glow.
Friday Night: Clouds on the Comeback
After a decent day, increasing cloudiness returns tonight, and temperatures dip just slightly below freezing to -1°C. No major precipitation expected overnight, so your evening stroll is safe—just bundle up a little.
Saturday Snapshot: Showers & a Side of Flurries
Saturday brings a cloudy sky and a 60% chance of showers during the day, with a daytime high of just +3°C. Not exactly t-shirt weather, unless you’re that guy. The wind remains light, and the UV index drops a bit to 4—still moderate. Come evening, the rain may switch gears with a 30% chance of flurries and an overnight low of -6°C. Winter just doesn’t want to leave the party.
Sunday Glimpse: Sun, Cloud & Mixed Mood
Sunday’s forecast is a true April wildcard: a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries or rain showers. Temperatures stay mild-ish with a high near +3°C. The night stays on theme, with cloudy periods and another 30% chance of flurries. Temperatures drop again to -7°C.
Wardrobe Tips
This is prime layering weather. Start your day with something warm and windproof—think insulated jacket, gloves for the early chill, and a good scarf. Waterproof layers will be your best friend on Saturday, and keep the boots handy in case those flurries decide to stick around.
Historical Weather Snapshot
On this day in Sudbury’s weather history, the warmest April 4th reached a mild 18.5°C, while the chilliest bottomed out at -20.6°C. We’re skating somewhere comfortably in between this year—well within classic Sudbury spring territory.
Sudbury Weather Trivia
Did you know Sudbury is one of Ontario’s sunniest cities during winter, often outshining the south? It might be cold, but it glows with clear skies more often than you’d think!
