A Cold Start with Blue Skies and a Blustery Bite
SAULT STE. MARIE – WEATHER – If your garbage bins are halfway down the street and your cheeks feel like they’ve been slapped by spring itself, congratulations—you’ve experienced a classic April morning in the Soo. As of 6:00 AM EDT, the temperature is holding at -1.6°C with mainly clear skies and a brisk northwesterly wind blowing at 28 km/h, gusting up to 40. That wind drops the real-feel temperature to a biting -8°C. Humidity is at 69%, visibility is excellent at 32 km, and barometric pressure is sitting at 101.6 kPa and rising—some good news on the horizon.
Today: Bright Skies, Big Breezes
The sunshine will be working overtime today, though it has some serious wind to contend with. Skies stay sunny and bright, but those northwest winds will strengthen, hitting 30 km/h and gusting to 50 by mid-morning. Despite the sunshine, the high temperature only climbs to a modest +2°C, so it’ll still feel quite brisk, especially in the wind. The UV index is moderate at 5, so sunglasses and a dab of sunscreen wouldn’t go amiss.
Tonight: Calm, Clear, and Cold Again
As evening rolls in, the winds will ease and the skies will remain clear. The temperature dips to a chilly -6°C, and with the light wind, the overnight wind chill will feel closer to -12°C. It’s definitely a night for a toque if you’re heading out for an evening stroll—or better yet, maybe just tuck in with a warm drink and a good book.
Thursday and Friday: A Sunny Start, Then Rain Takes Over
Thursday begins sunny with a southeast wind building to 30 km/h by late morning. The high warms to 9°C, a welcome shift, though the early morning wind chill will still feel like -11°C. The UV index nudges up to 6, so SPF is definitely your friend. By Thursday night, clouds return along with a 60% chance of rain, and the low stays relatively mild at +4°C.
Friday follows through with steady rain and a high of 10°C—definitely a day to keep the umbrella handy. By night, there’s a 60% chance of continued rain or even a few flurries as the temperature drops to zero.
Weekend Outlook: Sunshine Battles to the Front
Saturday’s forecast offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of +4°C, while Sunday promises a full return to sunshine and a high of 9°C—perfect for a scenic stroll along the boardwalk or a backyard cleanup mission.
Weather History Snapshot: April 16 in the Soo
The warmest April 16 on record for Sault Ste. Marie reached a delightful 23.1°C, while the coldest came in at a crisp -11.7°C. So while today’s temperatures are chilly, we’re thankfully not breaking any cold-weather records.
What to Wear?
This is definitely a “dress for the wind” kind of day. A wind-resistant jacket, gloves, and a hat are smart choices for the morning commute. By afternoon, you might be able to lighten up slightly, but the breeze will still be demanding respect. Layers are key, and don’t forget the sunglasses—it’s brighter than it feels!
Did You Know?
Sault Ste. Marie is one of the oldest settlements in North America, and it’s no stranger to wild spring weather swings. Thanks to its proximity to Lake Superior, the Soo experiences what’s known as lake-enhanced weather—which often means colder, windier, and moodier spring transitions than surrounding inland communities.
