Thunder Bay – Weather = Autumn has brought chilly conditions to Northern Ontario, and temperatures are forecast to remain below average for October 14-16, 2024.
Here is your comprehensive weather report for Marten Falls, Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn), Fort Hope, Sachigo Lake, KI (Big Trout Lake), Sandy Lake, Cat Lake, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga (Landsdowne House), Summer Beaver, Peawanuck, and Attawapiskat.
Marten Falls
October 14: The day begins with overcast skies and temperatures around 2°C. Winds from the northwest at 15 km/h will make it feel cooler, and barometric pressure is steady at 1018 hPa. Expect clearing skies overnight, with temperatures falling to -3°C.
October 15: Mostly sunny with a high of 5°C. Light winds from the northwest will continue. Overnight lows will drop to -4°C under clear skies, bringing widespread frost.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 7°C. Overnight temperatures will hover around 1°C, keeping the frost risk low.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)
October 14: Cloudy with light snow flurries in the morning. High temperatures will reach 1°C with light winds from the northwest at 10-15 km/h. Overnight, skies will clear, and the temperature will drop to -5°C.
October 15: Clear skies and cool, with a high of 3°C. Winds will remain light. The night will see lows around -6°C, and frost is expected.
October 16: Partly cloudy with highs near 5°C. Overnight temperatures will fall to -3°C, but frost may be limited.
Fort Hope
October 14: Cloudy with a high of 2°C and light northwest winds at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure is 1017 hPa. Frost is expected as temperatures drop to -4°C overnight under clear skies.
October 15: Sunny and crisp, with a high of 4°C. Overnight, clear skies will lead to lows of -5°C, with widespread frost.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with highs near 6°C. Overnight, temperatures will fall to -2°C, with the frost risk slightly lower.
Sachigo Lake
October 14: Light snow flurries in the morning with a high of 1°C. Winds will be light from the northwest at 15 km/h. Overnight, clear skies will bring lows of -5°C.
October 15: Clear skies with highs around 4°C. Frost is expected overnight as temperatures fall to -6°C.
October 16: Partly cloudy with a high of 6°C. Overnight, temperatures will drop to -2°C.
KI (Big Trout Lake)
October 14: Overcast with light snow flurries throughout the day. Highs of 1°C with northwest winds at 12 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to -6°C.
October 15: Clear skies and cool, with highs of 4°C. Overnight temperatures will drop to -7°C, bringing widespread frost.
October 16: Partly cloudy with highs near 6°C. Overnight, the low will be -3°C, with the possibility of light frost.
Sandy Lake
October 14: Cloudy with light snow in the morning and highs of 2°C. Winds from the northwest at 15 km/h will continue. Overnight lows will fall to -4°C, and frost is expected.
October 15: Clear skies with highs reaching 4°C. Frost will return overnight as temperatures dip to -5°C.
October 16: Partly sunny with highs around 7°C. Overnight lows will be -2°C, with limited frost risk.
Cat Lake
October 14: Overcast skies with light snow flurries and a high of 2°C. Winds will be from the northwest at 10 km/h. Overnight temperatures will drop to -3°C under clearing skies.
October 15: Clear skies during the day with highs of 5°C. Frost will develop overnight as lows drop to -4°C.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 7°C. Overnight lows will hover around 0°C.
Kasabonika Lake
October 14: Light snow throughout the day with a high of 1°C. Winds will be light from the northwest. Overnight, expect clearing skies with lows of -5°C.
October 15: Mostly sunny with a high of 4°C. Overnight, clear skies will lead to lows of -6°C, and frost is expected.
October 16: Partly cloudy with a high of 6°C. Overnight lows will drop to -2°C.
Neskantaga (Landsdowne House)
October 14: Cloudy with light snow flurries and highs of 1°C. Winds will be light, with barometric pressure at 1016 hPa. Frost will form overnight as temperatures drop to -4°C.
October 15: Clear skies with highs of 4°C. Overnight lows will reach -5°C with widespread frost.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with highs of 7°C. Overnight temperatures will drop to -3°C.
Summer Beaver
October 14: Overcast with light snow flurries in the morning and highs near 1°C. Winds will be light at 10 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to -5°C.
October 15: Sunny with a high of 4°C and frost overnight as temperatures fall to -6°C.
October 16: Partly cloudy with highs around 7°C. Overnight lows will be -2°C.
Peawanuck
October 14: Cloudy with flurries in the morning, and highs of 1°C. Winds will remain light. Overnight, expect clearing skies and temperatures around -5°C.
October 15: Clear skies with highs near 3°C. Overnight lows will reach -6°C with frost.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with highs of 6°C. Overnight lows will drop to -2°C.
Attawapiskat
October 14: Overcast with flurries and a high of 1°C. Winds will be light, and barometric pressure will remain at 1017 hPa. Overnight, clear skies will bring lows of -5°C.
October 15: Mostly sunny with a high of 4°C. Frost is expected overnight as temperatures drop to -6°C.
October 16: Partly cloudy with highs of 7°C. Overnight lows will drop to -2°C, with limited frost risk.
Wardrobe Suggestions
With frost and cool temperatures across the region, it is essential to bundle up with insulated winter jackets, gloves, and scarves. For areas expecting light snow, waterproof boots and jackets are recommended. Layering will be key, especially for early mornings and late evenings, as frost is widespread.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Fort Severn holds the record for one of the coldest October days in Ontario, when temperatures plunged to -18°C on October 12, 1976. While this year is milder, cold conditions and frosty mornings remind us that winter is just around the corner.
