THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – The communities of 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 will experience varying weather conditions including overcast skies, cool temperatures, light snow in some areas, and frost-filled nights.
With the weather cooling down, it’s time to prepare for chilly days and freezing nights as winter approaches.
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post)
Marten Falls will experience cloudy skies throughout the forecast period. Currently, the temperature stands at 4°C, with light winds from the northeast at 10 km/h. The barometric pressure is 1015 hPa and steady, indicating stable, cool weather.
- October 15: Mostly cloudy with a high of 6°C, winds light from the northeast. The night will bring cooler temperatures around -1°C, with frost likely.
- October 16: Cloudy with occasional clear periods in the afternoon, high of 5°C. Low of -2°C overnight.
- October 17: Overcast with a chance of light rain or snow in the afternoon, high of 4°C, and winds shifting to the northwest. Low of -3°C with potential frost.
Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sunset: 6:50 PM
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)
Fort Severn, one of Canada’s northernmost communities, is currently experiencing cold, overcast conditions with light snow flurries. The temperature is -2°C, with a barometric pressure of 1009 hPa, indicating continued unsettled weather.
- October 15: Snow flurries continuing throughout the day, with a high of 0°C. Winds from the northeast at 20 km/h. Nighttime lows will drop to -5°C.
- October 16: Partly cloudy with occasional snow showers in the evening. High of 1°C and a low of -6°C overnight.
- October 17: Overcast with more light snow. Temperatures will remain cold, with a high of -1°C and winds from the northwest at 15 km/h. The low will dip to -7°C.
Sunrise: 8:40 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Fort Hope (Eabametoong)
Fort Hope will experience cloudy conditions with some breaks of sun over the next few days. The current temperature is 3°C, with light winds from the east at 10 km/h. The barometric pressure stands at 1017 hPa.
- October 15: Overcast skies, with a high of 5°C. Winds will stay calm, but expect the temperature to drop to -2°C overnight.
- October 16: A mix of sun and clouds, with highs of 4°C. The nighttime low will fall to -3°C, with frost.
- October 17: Overcast with a chance of snow flurries late in the evening. Daytime temperatures will reach 3°C.
Sunrise: 7:55 AM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Sachigo Lake
Sachigo Lake is experiencing overcast conditions and light winds. The current temperature is 2°C, with a steady barometric pressure at 1014 hPa.
- October 15: Cloudy with brief sunny intervals. Highs of 5°C and a low of -1°C at night, with frost likely.
- October 16: Mainly cloudy, high of 4°C, and winds from the northwest at 15 km/h. The nighttime low will reach -3°C.
- October 17: Expect overcast conditions with possible snow flurries. High of 3°C and a low of -4°C overnight.
Sunrise: 8:05 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
KI (Big Trout Lake)
Big Trout Lake will remain cool and cloudy over the coming days. Currently, the temperature is 3°C, and winds are light from the northeast. The barometric pressure is 1012 hPa and stable.
- October 15: Cloudy skies, high of 6°C, and winds from the east at 10 km/h. Expect a low of -1°C with frost.
- October 16: Mostly cloudy with a high of 5°C and a low of -2°C.
- October 17: Overcast with a chance of rain or snow. High of 4°C and a low of -3°C.
Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sunset: 6:50 PM
Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake is currently seeing partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 4°C. Winds are from the north at 12 km/h, and the barometric pressure is 1015 hPa.
- October 15: Cloudy with a high of 7°C. Winds will remain light, and the low will drop to -1°C overnight.
- October 16: Mostly cloudy with a chance of sunshine in the afternoon. High of 5°C, low of -2°C.
- October 17: Overcast with a possible snow shower in the evening. High of 4°C and a low of -4°C.
Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sunset: 6:53 PM
Cat Lake
Cat Lake is under mostly cloudy skies, with a current temperature of 3°C. Winds are from the north at 10 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 1016 hPa.
- October 15: Cloudy with a high of 6°C. The low will fall to -1°C overnight, with frost forming in the early morning.
- October 16: A mix of clouds and some sunshine in the afternoon. High of 5°C, low of -2°C.
- October 17: Overcast with a chance of evening flurries. Daytime highs will reach 4°C, while the nighttime low will dip to -3°C.
Sunrise: 8:02 AM
Sunset: 6:51 PM
Kasabonika Lake
Kasabonika Lake is currently experiencing cloudy skies and light winds from the northeast. The temperature is 2°C, with a barometric pressure of 1013 hPa.
- October 15: Cloudy conditions with a high of 5°C. Winds will be light, and the low will fall to -2°C at night.
- October 16: Mainly cloudy with occasional sunshine. High of 4°C, and an overnight low of -3°C.
- October 17: Overcast skies with a chance of snow flurries. High of 3°C, with a low of -4°C.
Sunrise: 8:12 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Neskantaga (Landsdowne House)
Neskantaga is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies with temperatures at 4°C. Winds are light from the north-northeast at 10 km/h, with a steady barometric pressure at 1014 hPa.
- October 15: Cloudy skies with a high of 6°C. Light winds will persist, and the nighttime low will reach -2°C.
- October 16: Partly cloudy with some breaks of sunshine. High of 5°C, low of -3°C.
- October 17: Overcast skies with a chance of snow or light rain. High of 3°C, with frost likely as the low dips to -4°C.
Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sunset: 6:50 PM
Summer Beaver
Summer Beaver is under mostly cloudy skies with a current temperature of 3°C. Winds are light from the east, with the barometric pressure at 1015 hPa.
- October 15: Cloudy with a high of 6°C. Winds will stay light, and the low will fall to -1°C overnight.
- October 16: Mainly cloudy with a chance of clearing in the afternoon. High of 5°C, with a low of -2°C at night.
- October 17: Overcast with possible snow flurries in the evening. High of 4°C, low of -3°C.
Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Peawanuck
Peawanuck is currently experiencing light snow showers and overcast skies, with a temperature of -1°C. Winds are from the northeast at 15 km/h, and the barometric pressure is 1008 hPa.
- October 15: Snow showers throughout the day, with a high of 0°C. Winds will remain moderate, and the low will fall to -5°C overnight.
- October 16: Mostly cloudy with occasional snow flurries. High of -1°C and a low of -6°C.
- October 17: Overcast with more snow expected. High of -2°C, with a low of -7°C overnight.
Sunrise: 8:35 AM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Attawapiskat
Attawapiskat is seeing partly cloudy skies and light snow. The current temperature is -1°C, with winds from the northeast at 20 km/h and a barometric pressure of 1007 hPa.
- October 15: Light snow throughout the day, with a high of 0°C. Winds will remain steady from the northeast. Expect a nighttime low of -4°C.
- October 16: Cloudy with snow showers. High of 1°C and a low of -5°C overnight.
- October 17: Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. High of -2°C with a low of -6°C.
Sunrise: 8:25 AM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Wardrobe Suggestions
Residents across Northern Ontario should prepare for the cold, as frost is likely at night and temperatures will remain low throughout the week. Layering is key, with medium to heavy jackets during the day and insulated winter gear for the evenings, especially in areas expecting snow. Hats, gloves, and scarves will be essential to stay warm during outdoor activities, particularly in the northernmost communities like Fort Severn and Peawanuck.
Weather Trivia
October is historically a time for early snowfalls in Northern Ontario. In October 16, 1985, Fort Severn recorded 5 cm of snow—the earliest measurable snowfall of that year.
