Fort Frances – Weather – As we approach the first weekend of October, Fort Frances and Atikokan will experience classic fall weather, with cooler temperatures, overcast skies, and chances of light rain. Frost is expected during the nights, as the temperatures drop close to freezing. Here’s a comprehensive forecast for both communities, along with wardrobe suggestions and interesting weather trivia for October 5, 6, and 7, 2024.
Human beings are creatures that are always interesting. Think of this, in the spring at the daytime highs we are now getting, we would be in t-shirts and shorts. Now we are bundling up, it is almost instinctive.
Fort Frances, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 10°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1016 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5, 2024 (Saturday)
- Forecast: Cloudy with light rain in the afternoon. Winds will be from the northwest at 20 km/h. High of 11°C.
- Evening Conditions: Cloudy with temperatures dropping to 3°C overnight. Frost likely by Sunday morning.
- Wardrobe: A medium-weight jacket, waterproof layers for the rain, and warm clothing for the cooler evening.
October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
- Forecast: Overcast in the morning with some sunshine in the afternoon. Winds will be light at 15 km/h from the northwest. High of 9°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies overnight, with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Frost is expected early Monday morning.
- Wardrobe: Layered clothing with a heavier coat for colder evenings, gloves, and a hat for morning frost.
October 7, 2024 (Monday)
- Forecast: Mostly sunny with light north winds at 10 km/h. High of 8°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies overnight, with temperatures dipping to 0°C. Frost is likely.
- Wardrobe: Warm layers, gloves, and a scarf for the frosty mornings and cool evenings.
Fort Frances Weather Trivia
Did you know? Fort Frances recorded its earliest measurable October snowfall on October 7, 1985, when 7 cm of snow fell. The first week of October often brings frost and occasional snow, as fall transitions into winter.
Atikokan, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 9°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1017 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5, 2024 (Saturday)
- Forecast: Overcast skies with light rain showers in the afternoon. Winds will be from the northwest at 20 km/h. High of 10°C.
- Evening Conditions: Cloudy, with temperatures falling to 2°C overnight. Frost likely by early Sunday morning.
- Wardrobe: Medium-weight jacket and rainproof layers for the afternoon, with warm clothing for the evening.
October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
- Forecast: Cloudy in the morning with some sunny breaks in the afternoon. Winds will be light, at 15 km/h from the northwest. High of 9°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies, with temperatures dropping to 1°C overnight. Frost is expected.
- Wardrobe: Layered clothing with a heavier coat for colder evening and morning temperatures. Gloves and a hat will help with the frost.
October 7, 2024 (Monday)
- Forecast: Mostly sunny with light winds from the north at 10 km/h. High of 8°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies with temperatures dropping close to freezing, around 0°C. Frost expected overnight.
- Wardrobe: Heavy layers for early morning and evening frost, with gloves and a scarf for warmth.
Atikokan Weather Trivia
Did you know? Atikokan experienced one of its coldest October temperatures on October 6, 1982, when the mercury dipped to -10°C. Frost is common by early October, with cooler temperatures quickly signaling the start of winter.
Summary of Conditions
Both Fort Frances and Atikokan will see cool autumn weather this weekend, with overcast skies, chances of light rain, and frost expected at night. Daytime highs will range between 8°C and 11°C, while nighttime lows will drop close to freezing, especially on Sunday and Monday nights.
Wardrobe Recap:
- October 5: Medium-weight jacket and waterproof layers for afternoon rain, and warm clothing for the cooler evening.
- October 6: Warm layers, gloves, and a heavier coat for frosty mornings and evening temperatures.
- October 7: Heavier coat, gloves, and a scarf for morning frost and cooler daytime conditions.
