FORT FRANCES – WEATHER – In Fort Frances, the day begins at a cool -7°C at 6:00 AM CST, with the barometer reading 101.3 kPa and showing a downward trend. The calm winds from the WSW at 3 km/h and a high humidity level of 89% set a serene yet crisp morning atmosphere.
Chilly Mornings Give Way to Warmer Afternoons
Today’s forecast indicates mainly cloudy skies with a slight breeze up to 15 km/h. The temperatures are set to rise, reaching a high of +2°C, offering a mild reprieve from the morning’s wind chill of -12°C. The UV index remains low at 1, signaling minimal sun exposure throughout the day.
Sunny Outlook with Flurry Chances Midweek
Tonight, the skies will start clearing, with winds continuing at up to 15 km/h. The low is expected to dip to -10°C, with the wind chill making it feel like -13°C overnight. Thursday promises mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness by early afternoon, followed by a 40 percent chance of flurries. Winds will shift to the west at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, pushing the high back to +2°C but with a morning wind chill expected to hit -15°C.
Thursday night will see cloudy periods and a continued 30 percent chance of flurries, with temperatures plunging to a low of -21°C.
Weekend Warmth Followed by Cloudy Evenings
The forecast for Friday is sunny with a high of -7°C, ushering in a clear night and a low of -18°C. The weekend brings a welcome change, with sunny skies and a significant temperature rise to 6°C on Saturday. However, the evening is expected to bring cloudy periods, moderating the temperature to a low of -5°C.
Fort Frances residents can look forward to a weather pattern that oscillates between chilly mornings, sunny days, and the occasional flurry, culminating in a pleasantly warm and sunny weekend suitable for outdoor activities before the evening clouds roll in.