Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario can expect a warm and mostly sunny stretch of weather over the next couple of days before cloudier, more unsettled conditions arrive for the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
No weather alerts are in effect for the city or the St. Joseph Island area, extending a period of calm summer conditions. This follows a spring that saw a special weather statement for freezing rain in the region in April. Residents should enjoy the pleasant break.
As of Wednesday afternoon, conditions at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport were mostly cloudy with a temperature of 21.9°C and a humidex of 26. The wind was out of the west-northwest at 16 km/h. The forecast calls for sunshine to return on Thursday with a high of 28°C—well above the August normal of 23°C—and a humidex near 32. The UV index will reach 6, which is considered high, so sun protection is recommended.
Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 26°C. The weekend looks cloudier and cooler, with highs near 23°C. Saturday offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers. Sunday is expected to be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers, and Monday will remain cloudy with a high of 23°C.
Temperatures later this week are running slightly above the August norm. The average high for the month is 23°C, with overnight lows around 11°C. Typically, daytime highs gradually decline as the month progresses.
