Weekend Outlook: Snow depth continues to climb

Existing snow depths around the region include just over 60 cm in the city, a few feet north of the Sault and as little as 21cm on St. Joseph Island.

We are about to add to those amounts as another fast-moving, but intense Alberta Clipper crosses the Superior region. The first part of the weekend will bring temperatures that are pretty typical for late January, but colder than normal air moves back into the area by Sunday.

Sunny breaks Friday morning will give way to cloud cover in the afternoon as temperatures climb back to near -7°C. Gusty south winds will, however, make it feel more like the minus teens.

Snow begins early Saturday morning and continues all day to bring another 8-12cm of snow to the Sault region with temperatures near -6°C. Strong west winds later in the day could bring blowing snow and reduced visibility on local roads.

Cooler air and possibly a few lingering flurries settle in for Sunday under a mix of sun and cloud, with colder daytime highs near -11°C. Slightly warmer air returns Monday, along with a little light snow.