Today will be cloudy with strong northwest winds building through the day. Flurries are possible this morning, but the heavier snow arrives in the afternoon as lake enhanced snow develops off of Lake Superior.
Winds will be sustained at 25-40 km/h with occasional gusts over 65 km/h, and this combined with the snow will cause blowing snow and near-zero visibility. Temperatures may reach -8°C in the late afternoon, but the gusty winds will make it feel more like -20. We should see 2-5cm of snow today with another 10-15cm overnight.
The gusty northwest winds, squalls, blowing/drifting snow and reduced visibility continue into tomorrow with another 5-10cm of snow possible. This would give 2-day totals of near 25cm for some locations, but the wind could cause drifts much deeper.
Sunshine returns on Saturday as winds weaken and then Sunday will begin a warming trend as we climb back to the freezing mark.
Heavy Snow Shower and Blowing Snow
Flurries with risk of snow squalls. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. Low minus 12. Wind chill near minus 23.
Flurries. Risk of snow squalls in the morning. Local blowing snow. Local amount 5 cm. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. High minus 9. Wind chill minus 23 in the morning and minus 18 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low.
Flurries ending near midnight then mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Local blowing snow in the evening. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light near midnight. Low minus 12. Wind chill near minus 19.
A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 4.
Cloudy periods. Low minus 8.
Cloudy. High plus 1.
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of snow. Low minus 2.
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High plus 1.
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 7.
Cloudy. High plus 1.
Cloudy. Low minus 4.
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High plus 2.
| Type | Period | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | 1946-2012 | 2000 | 6.8 C |
| Min | 1946-2012 | 2009 | -24.2 C |
| Rainfall | 1946-2012 | 1999 | 11.0 mm |
| Snowfall | 1946-2012 | 1972 | 14.0 cm |
| Precipitation | 1946-2012 | 1972 | 12.2 mm |
| Snow On Ground | 1962-2012 | 1977 | 101.0 cm |
Based on Environment Canada data
