As mid-October takes hold, northern Ontario’s remote communities brace for the chilly grip of early winter. Frosty mornings, clear skies, and calm winds will characterize the next few days, with some areas seeing early signs of snow and sub-zero temperatures at night. Here is your detailed weather forecast for these northern communities, including current conditions, barometric pressure readings, winds, and wardrobe suggestions to help you prepare.
Current Conditions
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post)
Clear skies with a temperature of 2°C. Winds are calm from the northwest at 12 km/h. Barometric pressure is high at 1023 hPa, indicating stable, clear conditions for the upcoming days.
Sunrise and Sunset Times for October 11, 12, and 13:
- October 11: Sunrise at 7:36 AM, Sunset at 6:41 PM
- October 12: Sunrise at 7:38 AM, Sunset at 6:39 PM
- October 13: Sunrise at 7:40 AM, Sunset at 6:37 PM
Weather Forecast for Each Community
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post)
- October 11: Clear skies, with a daytime high of 5°C. Winds light from the northwest at 10 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to -3°C, with frost forming early in the morning.
- October 12: Sunny skies will persist, with temperatures reaching 4°C during the day. Nighttime lows will dip to -4°C, resulting in another frosty morning.
- October 13: Mostly sunny with highs of 3°C and overnight lows dropping to -5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium-weight jackets during the day, heavier coats, gloves, and scarves for frosty mornings and evenings.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)
- October 11: Light snow throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around -3°C. Winds from the north at 20 km/h, and barometric pressure at 1010 hPa. Overnight lows of -7°C.
- October 12: Snow will taper off, leaving cloudy skies. Daytime high of -4°C, with lows reaching -8°C.
- October 13: Clearing skies, with temperatures reaching -5°C during the day and dropping to -10°C at night.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Full winter gear, including insulated coats, gloves, and boots, will be essential due to the snow and freezing temperatures.
Trivia: Fort Severn saw one of its earliest October snowfalls on October 11, 1976, with 8 cm of snow accumulating.
Fort Hope (Eabametoong)
- October 11: Clear skies with a high of 3°C and light northwest winds at 10 km/h. Overnight lows will fall to -4°C.
- October 12: Clear, sunny skies continue, with daytime temperatures reaching 4°C. Frost is expected overnight as lows dip to -5°C.
- October 13: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 2°C. Overnight lows will fall to -6°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Warm jackets, hats, and gloves will be necessary for frosty mornings and evenings.
Sachigo Lake
- October 11: Clear skies, with a high of 2°C and winds from the northwest at 12 km/h. Overnight lows will fall to -5°C, leading to frost.
- October 12: Sunny with highs of 3°C. Frost expected again as nighttime temperatures drop to -6°C.
- October 13: Mostly sunny skies, with highs of 3°C and lows near -7°C at night.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Layered clothing, heavy jackets, and warm accessories to handle the frosty mornings and cold evenings.
KI (Big Trout Lake)
- October 11: Clear skies with a daytime high of 1°C. Winds are light from the northwest at 10 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to -6°C, resulting in frost.
- October 12: Sunny skies with a high of 3°C and lows of -7°C at night.
- October 13: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 2°C and nighttime lows around -8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Insulated jackets, gloves, and scarves are necessary to brace against the frost and cold winds.
Trivia: Big Trout Lake holds the record for one of the coldest October days in Ontario, hitting -15°C on October 13, 1980.
Sandy Lake
- October 11: Clear skies with a high of 3°C. Winds are light, with barometric pressure at 1019 hPa. Overnight lows will fall to -5°C.
- October 12: Sunny skies with a high of 4°C. Expect cold nighttime temperatures around -6°C, with frost forming in the early morning.
- October 13: Clear, cold, and sunny, with highs of 3°C and lows near -7°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium to heavy jackets, gloves, and hats for the frosty conditions.
Cat Lake
- October 11: Clear skies with temperatures reaching 3°C. Winds from the northwest at 10 km/h. Overnight lows will fall to -4°C.
- October 12: Frosty morning followed by a sunny day with a high of 4°C. Lows will drop to -6°C overnight.
- October 13: Mostly sunny, with daytime highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C at night.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Heavy coats, gloves, and scarves for the frosty mornings and cold nights.
Kasabonika Lake
- October 11: Mostly clear skies with a high of 2°C and northwest winds at 12 km/h. Overnight lows will fall to -5°C, leading to frost.
- October 12: Sunny skies with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C overnight.
- October 13: Clear skies continue with a high of 3°C and lows of -7°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Layered clothing with warm outerwear to handle frosty mornings and colder evenings.
Neskantaga (Lansdowne House)
- October 11: Clear skies with a high of 3°C. Winds are light from the northwest. Overnight lows will fall to -5°C.
- October 12: Clear and sunny with daytime highs of 4°C. Frost will form overnight as temperatures dip to -6°C.
- October 13: Clear, cold, and sunny with highs of 3°C and nighttime lows of -7°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium to heavy jackets, gloves, and scarves for frosty mornings and colder nights.
Attawapiskat
- October 11: Snow showers throughout the day with temperatures around -3°C. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to -7°C.
- October 12: Snow will taper off, leaving cloudy skies. Daytime highs will remain at -4°C, with lows of -8°C.
- October 13: Clear skies will return, with highs of -5°C during the day and lows of -9°C overnight.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Full winter gear, including insulated clothing and gloves, due to the cold temperatures and snow.
Summary
Across these northern Ontario communities, temperatures will remain cold, with frost dominating the mornings. Some areas, like Fort Severn and Attawapiskat, will experience light snow, while others will see clear skies with lows falling well below freezing. Winds will generally remain light, but prepare for the cold, particularly at night.
Wardrobe Recap: Medium to heavy winter jackets are necessary during the day, with gloves, scarves, and insulated clothing for the cold nights and frosty mornings.
