Breezy Today, Brighter Tomorrow – Spring’s Slow Burn Continues in the Soo

A Gusty, Grey Morning with a Sunny Turn

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! It’s a mostly cloudy start to the day with a current temperature of 1.9°C, observed at 6:00 AM EDT from the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. Humidity is high at 94%, giving the air that damp, early-spring vibe. The wind is coming in strong from the west-northwest at 28 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h—so if your recycling bins are missing, you might want to check the next block.

The barometric pressure is sitting at 101.4 kPa and rising, giving us hope for improvement—and rightly so. While there’s a 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle this morning, skies are expected to clear as the afternoon rolls in. Winds will strengthen slightly, hitting 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 before calming down later today. The high reaches 7°C—not quite T-shirt weather, but definitely a step in the right direction. The UV index climbs to 6, which is high, so if you’re catching rays this afternoon, slap on a little sunscreen even if it feels cool.

Tonight: Clear Skies, Cooler Air

The clouds will creep back in tonight, but not before a clear window in the evening. Winds stay calm, up to 15 km/h, and the temperature takes a chilly dive to -3°C. Add in a wind chill of -8°C overnight, and it’s still too early to retire those cozy layers.

Midweek Warm-Up: With a Side of Showers

Wednesday starts mainly cloudy as southeast winds pick up to 20 km/h. The temperature climbs nicely to 11°C, and that strong UV index of 6 returns—so sun protection is still key. But don’t get too comfortable: rain rolls in by Wednesday night, with a 60 percent chance of showers and a much milder low of +5°C.

Thursday delivers a mix of sun and cloud with a 60 percent chance of rain and an even warmer high of 15°C. Showers might linger into the night, though chances taper to 30 percent with a low of 6°C.

Friday stays cloudy with another 60 percent chance of rain and a high of 14°C. The pattern continues Friday night with cloudy periods and a 40 percent chance of showers and a low around +3°C.

Saturday keeps the mixed bag going with a blend of sun and cloud and a 30 percent chance of rain. The high will be 13°C—mild, pleasant, and slightly unpredictable—just like spring should be.

Wardrobe Tip: Layers, Rain Gear, and Sunglasses?

You’ll need to dress for wind this morning—think windbreaker or a heavier coat to cut the chill. Gloves won’t go unappreciated early on, and rain gear may come in handy if the drizzle pops up before noon. For the rest of the week, layers are your best friend: easy to add or shed depending on how the clouds behave. And yes—sunglasses are a surprisingly necessary accessory.

Weather Trivia: Sault Ste. Marie’s April Extremes

Sault Ste. Marie can be a city of wild weather swings. The record high for April 22 is a balmy 23.3°C, set in 1987—almost beach-worthy! On the flip side, the record low sits at a frosty -11.7°C from 1956. So if today’s mix of sun, wind, and chilly nights seems dramatic, just know this region has definitely seen more extreme curtain calls.