Residents of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI), Bearskin Lake First Nation, Sachigo Lake First Nation, Kasabonika First Nation, and Sandy Lake First Nation are waking up to a cloudy sky this morning, with a slight chill in the air. Observed from Big Trout Lake Airport, the current weather suggests a day of mixed precipitation and fluctuating temperatures, a theme that is expected to continue through the week.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions: The temperature near these Northern Ontario communities is currently sitting at a cool 1.6°C, under cloudy skies. Humidity is high at 89%, with a dew point of 0.0°C, indicating a moist atmosphere. A gentle breeze from the south-southwest at 4 km/h offers little respite from the damp conditions. Visibility is decent at 16 km, despite the overcast conditions.
Expected Conditions: Today, the area can expect cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of showers this morning, transitioning to a few showers later in the day. Fog patches present in the morning are expected to dissipate as the temperature reaches a high of 6°C, under a low UV index of 1.
Tonight, the weather will remain mainly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers this evening, shifting to a 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle, with temperatures dropping to a low of zero.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Thursday promises more cloud cover with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle early in the morning. Temperatures will peak at a modest plus 2°C, with a moderate UV index of 3. The night will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers and a low of minus 4°C.
Friday continues the trend of cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of flurries and a high of plus 3°C. The evening will remain cloudy, with temperatures dipping to minus 4°C.
Saturday offers little change, with cloudy skies throughout the day and a high of 6°C. Cloudy periods will persist into the night, with the temperature falling to minus 5°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Given the mix of rain, flurries, and potential freezing drizzle, residents are advised to dress warmly in layers and to ensure waterproof outerwear is part of their daily wardrobe. Hats, gloves, and insulated boots will be essential for staying comfortable during the colder nights and early mornings.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? The phenomenon of freezing drizzle occurs when supercooled liquid droplets freeze upon contact with a surface, forming a thin layer of ice. This can create hazardous walking and driving conditions, particularly common in Northern Ontario during the transition between seasons.
