Thunder Bay – Weather – This early October weekend brings cool, crisp fall weather to Northern Ontario, with several communities experiencing cloudy skies, chances of rain, and widespread frost at night. Here is the detailed forecast for Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, Red Lake, Pickle Lake, Sioux Lookout, Armstrong, Nipigon, and Terrace Bay for October 6, 7, and 8, 2024, including any weather alerts, current conditions, barometric pressure, wind conditions, and wardrobe suggestions for each region.
Kenora, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 6°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1019 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy with light rain expected in the afternoon. High of 8°C, winds from the northwest at 15-20 km/h.
- October 7: Mostly cloudy with periods of sunshine in the afternoon. High of 7°C, frost overnight as lows dip to 1°C.
- October 8: Sunny with cool winds, high of 6°C, overnight lows around 0°C with frost.
- Wardrobe: Medium-weight jacket and waterproof gear for rain. Layered clothing for colder mornings.
- Trivia: Kenora experienced its earliest recorded snowfall on October 4, 1982, with 7 cm falling in a single day.
Dryden, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 5°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1017 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy with light rain showers in the afternoon, high of 7°C. Winds from the northwest at 15-20 km/h.
- October 7: Cloudy in the morning, clearing in the afternoon, high of 6°C. Expect frost as temperatures drop to 1°C overnight.
- October 8: Clear skies with a high of 6°C. Frost likely overnight as temperatures drop to 0°C.
- Wardrobe: Waterproof layers for Saturday, heavier coat and gloves for frosty mornings.
- Trivia: Dryden’s earliest measurable October snowfall was recorded on October 3, 1994, with 5 cm falling overnight.
Fort Frances, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 7°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1016 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy skies with light rain in the afternoon. Winds from the northwest at 15-20 km/h. High of 8°C.
- October 7: Overcast with clearing skies by afternoon, high of 7°C. Frost expected as temperatures fall to 2°C overnight.
- October 8: Clear and sunny, high of 6°C. Overnight lows around 0°C with widespread frost.
- Wardrobe: Medium-weight jacket for the daytime, heavier coat and gloves for the frosty mornings.
- Trivia: Fort Frances recorded its earliest October snowstorm on October 6, 1992, when 9 cm of snow fell.
Red Lake, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 4°C
- Winds: Northwest at 10 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1020 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Overcast with occasional light rain, high of 6°C. Winds from the northwest at 10-15 km/h.
- October 7: Cloudy in the morning, with some clearing in the afternoon. High of 6°C, frost expected as lows reach 0°C.
- October 8: Clear skies, high of 5°C. Overnight lows around -1°C with frost.
- Wardrobe: Warm layers and a waterproof jacket for rain. Heavier clothing for frosty mornings and evenings.
- Trivia: Red Lake saw its earliest recorded snowfall on October 2, 1995, with 6 cm of snow.
Pickle Lake, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 3°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1018 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy with snow flurries in the afternoon, high of 4°C. Winds from the northwest at 10-15 km/h.
- October 7: Overcast skies, clearing in the afternoon. High of 3°C, frost expected overnight with lows of -1°C.
- October 8: Clear skies, high of 4°C. Overnight temperatures dropping to -2°C.
- Wardrobe: Winter coat, gloves, and waterproof boots for snow. Warm layers for cold mornings and evenings.
- Trivia: Pickle Lake experienced its first October snowfall on October 5, 1982, with 8 cm of snow recorded.
Sioux Lookout, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 5°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1019 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy with light rain in the afternoon, high of 7°C. Winds from the northwest at 15-20 km/h.
- October 7: Overcast, high of 6°C, frost expected overnight as temperatures drop to 0°C.
- October 8: Clear skies, high of 6°C. Frost overnight as lows dip to -1°C.
- Wardrobe: Waterproof layers and medium-weight jackets for daytime. Heavier coat and gloves for frosty mornings.
- Trivia: Sioux Lookout recorded 10 cm of snow on October 6, 1975, one of its earliest heavy snowfalls.
Armstrong, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 4°C
- Winds: Northwest at 10 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1020 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy with light rain, high of 6°C. Winds from the northwest at 10-15 km/h.
- October 7: Overcast skies, clearing in the afternoon, high of 5°C. Frost likely overnight as temperatures dip to 0°C.
- October 8: Clear skies, high of 5°C. Overnight lows around -1°C with frost.
- Wardrobe: Warm layers, waterproof jacket for rain. Heavy coat and gloves for colder mornings.
- Trivia: Armstrong experienced its earliest measurable October snowfall on October 3, 1978, with 7 cm of snow.
Nipigon, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 6°C
- Winds: Northwest at 10 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1018 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Cloudy with light rain, high of 7°C. Winds from the northwest at 15 km/h.
- October 7: Overcast skies, high of 6°C, frost expected overnight with lows around 1°C.
- October 8: Clear skies, high of 6°C. Overnight lows around 0°C with frost.
- Wardrobe: Waterproof clothing and layered outfits for the rain and colder nights.
- Trivia: Nipigon recorded its coldest October day on October 9, 1965, when temperatures dropped to -10°C.
Terrace Bay, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 6, 2024)
- Temperature: 7°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1017 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 6-8 Forecast:
- October 6: Overcast with light rain, high of 8°C. Winds from the northwest at 15 km/h.
- October 7: Cloudy, with clearing in the afternoon, high of 7°C. Frost expected as temperatures fall to 2°C overnight.
- October 8: Clear skies, high of 6°C, overnight lows around 0°C with frost.
- Wardrobe: Rain gear for Saturday, heavier layers and gloves for frosty nights.
- Trivia: Terrace Bay saw its earliest measurable snowfall on October 5, 1986, when 6 cm of snow fell.
Summary of Conditions
Northern Ontario communities will experience cool and overcast conditions throughout the weekend, with light rain expected in several areas. Frost is likely during the evenings as temperatures drop to near freezing, especially on Sunday and Monday nights. Winds will generally be from the northwest, creating a brisk, chilly atmosphere. For those heading outdoors, rain gear is recommended, as well as warmer layers to combat the frost in the mornings.
Wardrobe Recap:
- October 6: Medium-weight jackets and waterproof layers for rain.
- October 7: Heavier layers, gloves, and a coat for frosty mornings and colder evenings.
- October 8: Warm outerwear and gloves for cold morning frost and daytime activities.
