A Touch of Everything This Victoria Day Weekend in The Soo – Showers, Fog, and Finally Some Sun
SAULT STE. MARIE – WEATHER REPORT – The Victoria Day Long Weekend forecast in Sault Ste. Marie will test everyone’s patience—and wardrobe. From today’s foggy and damp conditions to potential thunderstorms Friday and lingering showers Saturday, the city can finally expect a breath of classic spring sunshine by Sunday and Monday.
At 6:00 AM EDT, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport is reporting mostly cloudy skies and a balmy 13.7°C. Humidity is maxed out at 100%, and visibility is reduced to 11 km, thanks to persistent fog and drizzle. Winds are currently from the east at 12 km/h, and the pressure is sitting at 100.8 kPa but on a falling trend—suggesting more unsettled weather on the way.
Extended Forecast: Patience Will Be a Virtue This Long Weekend
Today will feature a mix of sun and cloud, but there is a 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle throughout the day. Those lingering fog patches will finally lift this morning, giving way to an east wind picking up to 30 km/h. The high will reach 20°C, and the UV index will climb to high at 7—so keep the sunscreen handy between the drizzle.
Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers this evening, transitioning to a few more consistent showers after midnight. There’s also a risk of a thunderstorm developing overnight. Winds will remain from the east at 30 km/h, switching to the southwest at 30 km/h late this evening before returning to the east at 20 km/h overnight. The overnight low will hover around 12°C.
Friday will be a bit of a mixed bag. Morning showers will end, leaving a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of pop-up showers and the risk of a lingering morning thunderstorm. Winds will shift to the south at 20 km/h later in the morning, and the high will rise to 24°C, with the UV index at high 6. Friday night will see some clearing with cloudy periods and a milder low of 9°C.
Saturday will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers once again, though slightly cooler with a high of 15°C. The night will finally see clearing skies, and temperatures will drop to a chilly 3°C.
Sunday will deliver the best weather of the weekend so far, with sunny skies and a crisp high of 13°C—perfect for outdoor hikes or a brisk paddle on the lake. Sunday night will stay clear with a low of 1°C.
Victoria Day Monday will continue the good news with more sunshine and a high of 17°C, followed by a clear and mild night with a low of 5°C.
Outdoor Plans? Keep the Rain Gear Handy Until Saturday Night
If you’re making plans around The Soo this weekend, be ready for everything from drizzle and fog to sunshine and chillier-than-normal nights. Saturday night into Monday will be your best bet for outdoor adventures, while Friday may still see some pesky showers and pop-up thunderstorms.
Sault Ste. Marie Weather Trivia
Did you know? The Soo’s proximity to Lake Superior means it’s one of Ontario’s foggiest cities in May, with an average of 10 foggy days. This weekend’s forecast is following that tradition perfectly.
