Fog, Flurries, and a Windy Chill to Start Saturday
SAULT STE. MARIE – WEATHER – It’s a misty, moody morning in Sault Ste. Marie, with temperatures hanging just above freezing at 1.2°C as of 7:00 AM. The city is waking up under a blanket of low visibility—only about 5 km—thanks to thick morning fog that’s expected to lift as the morning progresses. The skies are cloudy with a 40 percent chance of either rain showers or flurries to keep things interesting. Basically, it’s a grab-bag of early spring mischief.
Winds are already making themselves known out of the west-northwest at 27 km/h and will continue to build through the day, reaching northwest 30 km/h and gusting up to 50. The barometric pressure is sitting at 101.0 kPa and rising—a subtle sign that clearer skies are on their way. Humidity is maxed out at 100%, and with the dew point matching the temperature exactly, it’s no wonder the air feels like walking through a damp sponge.
Temperatures today will inch up to a high of just +3°C. With wind gusts and the low UV index of 2, it’s definitely not park-weather. A warm, wind-resistant jacket is your best ally out there today.
Cloudy Night Clears Late, but the Cold Lingers
Tonight, skies will remain mostly cloudy at first but begin to clear up later in the evening. Unfortunately, the clearing comes with a bite. Temperatures are set to dip to a low of -3°C, and with the wind still gusting at up to 50 km/h before calming down, the wind chill will make it feel closer to -7°C. It’s a night for wool socks and hot cocoa—or maybe just staying in entirely.
A Brighter Sunday with a Chilly Start
Sunday ushers in a refreshing change of pace. Sunshine is back on the menu with clear skies expected throughout the day. But don’t be fooled by the golden glow—a brisk start is on the way, with wind chills dipping to -5°C in the morning. Winds will shift to the southeast and pick up to 20 km/h by late afternoon. The daytime high will reach 10°C, offering the first real taste of spring warmth in a few days. The UV index jumps to 6, which means sunglasses and sunscreen will finally come out of hibernation.
Clouds will return Sunday night, capping off the day with a low of +1°C—not tropical, but at least not freezing.
Next Week Starts Wet, Then Clears Up Midweek
The new week opens with periods of rain on Monday and a high of 7°C. As the temperature drops to zero Monday night, the city could see a mix of rain or snow—yes, snow, just in case you were getting too comfortable.
Tuesday finally brings a reprieve, with clearing skies and a high of 9°C. But don’t get too used to it—clouds begin building again that evening, with a low of +2°C. Spring in the Soo continues to be a weather rollercoaster, so keep your gear for every season close at hand.
What to Wear
For today, opt for winter-lite: warm layers, a windproof jacket, gloves, and maybe a hat to keep those gusts at bay. Tonight, heavier layers are in order—especially if you’re venturing out under those clear skies. Sunday calls for lighter layers by afternoon, but a warm start is key. And keep your umbrella on standby for Monday—you’ll need it.
Weather Trivia: A Sault Ste. Marie Temperature Tale
On April 19, the warmest day ever recorded in Sault Ste. Marie was a toasty 26.1°C back in 1985. On the flip side, the chilliest dip on this date was a frosty -10.6°C in 1978. Today’s forecast lands comfortably (if not warmly) between those extremes, but with wind chills and flurries in the mix, we’re still leaning more “wintery blast” than “spring bloom.”
