Residents of Sault Ste. Marie can expect a chilly start to the month of May as a stretch of cool weather moves through the region this weekend. According to Environment Canada, temperatures will remain consistently below the seasonal average of 14°C for this time of year.
Friday, May 1, will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 5°C. There is a 40 percent chance of flurries that may turn into rain showers by the afternoon, accompanied by northwest winds gusting to 30 km/h. Conditions will turn colder overnight as temperatures drop to minus 2°C, with a wind chill factor of minus 7.
Saturday, May 2, is forecast to be mainly sunny with a daytime high of 6°C. While the sun will provide some warmth, residents should prepare for a cold start to the day with a morning wind chill of minus 6.
The weekend will conclude with a warmer day on Sunday, May 3, reaching a high of 11°C under a mix of sun and cloud. There remains a 40 percent chance of mixed precipitation during the day, with clouds increasing into the evening and a 60 percent chance of showers overnight. As of May 1, there are no active weather alerts for the area.
