Thunder Bay – Weather – As October nears its end, Northwestern Ontario is seeing classic late-fall weather, with snow showers, below-freezing temperatures, and a mix of overcast and clear skies. This comprehensive forecast for October 29-31, 2024, covers Dryden, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake, Red Lake and Ear Falls, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, and Armstrong.
Our weather outlook includes current conditions, barometric pressure, wind speeds, sunrise and sunset times, forecast highs and lows, wardrobe suggestions, and historical weather trivia.
Dryden
October 29: Dryden is starting with cloudy skies and light snow flurries. The temperature is -1°C, with winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, and barometric pressure at 1013 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:57 AM, and sunset is at 6:05 PM.
October 30-31: Snow will persist through Tuesday, gradually clearing on Wednesday. Halloween will be partly cloudy but cold, with highs near 2°C and lows around -5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A winter coat, gloves, and scarf are necessary for the cool days and chilly Halloween night.
Weather Trivia: Dryden typically sees its first snow in October, with snowfall records showing as much as 15 cm in past Octobers.
Fort Frances
October 29: Fort Frances begins with cloudy skies and occasional snow flurries. The temperature is 0°C, with light northwest winds at 15 km/h and a barometric pressure of 1011 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:53 AM, and sunset is at 6:09 PM.
October 30-31: Snow will taper off on Tuesday night, with clear skies by Wednesday. Halloween will bring cool, dry conditions with highs around 3°C and nighttime lows near -3°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered winter clothing, including a warm jacket and gloves, will keep you comfortable in the crisp Halloween air.
Weather Trivia: Fort Frances has seen both snow and rain on Halloween, with temperatures varying widely over the years.
Atikokan
October 29: Atikokan is experiencing overcast skies with light snow and a temperature of -2°C. Winds are from the northwest at 10 km/h, and barometric pressure is 1012 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:59 AM, and sunset is at 6:12 PM.
October 30-31: Snow flurries will linger into Tuesday night, with partly cloudy skies on Halloween. Daytime highs will reach 1°C, while nighttime lows will fall to -6°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A heavy winter coat and insulated boots are essential for the colder temperatures, especially during the evening.
Weather Trivia: October’s early snow is common in Atikokan, with recorded temperatures occasionally dropping below -10°C by month’s end.
Sioux Lookout
October 29: Sioux Lookout has mostly cloudy skies with light snow, a temperature of -3°C, and northwest winds at 15 km/h. The barometric pressure is 1014 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:59 AM, and sunset is at 6:15 PM.
October 30-31: Snow will continue through Tuesday night, clearing on Halloween with highs near 1°C and evening lows of -7°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Winter gear, including a hat, gloves, and a scarf, will be necessary as temperatures remain cold throughout the day.
Weather Trivia: Sioux Lookout has historically received some of its earliest snowfalls in October, with some years seeing as much as 20 cm of snow.
Pickle Lake
October 29: Pickle Lake is under overcast skies with light snow flurries and a temperature of -5°C. Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h, and the barometric pressure reads 1012 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:04 AM, and sunset is at 6:18 PM.
October 30-31: Snow showers will continue through Tuesday night, with clearer but cold weather on Halloween. Highs will stay around -1°C, and lows will reach -10°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A winter coat, thermal layers, and insulated gloves are necessary to handle the cold and snow.
Weather Trivia: Snowfall in October is common in Pickle Lake, with temperatures frequently staying below freezing.
Red Lake and Ear Falls
October 29: Red Lake and Ear Falls are experiencing cloudy skies with light snow, and a temperature of -3°C. Winds are from the northwest at 20 km/h, and the barometric pressure is 1014 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:01 AM, and sunset is at 6:17 PM.
October 30-31: Snow will continue through Tuesday night, with clearing by Halloween. Daytime highs will reach 2°C, with nighttime lows dropping to -8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Winter outerwear, including a scarf, gloves, and warm boots, is ideal for the cold Halloween night.
Weather Trivia: October is known for bringing Red Lake its first lasting snow, with snow often remaining until spring.
Nipigon
October 29: Nipigon begins the day with cloudy skies and light snow. The temperature is -1°C, with winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, and barometric pressure at 1013 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:06 AM, and sunset is at 6:23 PM.
October 30-31: Snow flurries will continue on Tuesday, with clearer but cool conditions by Halloween. Highs will reach 2°C, with evening lows around -5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A warm coat and waterproof outerwear are recommended for Halloween night’s cooler weather.
Weather Trivia: Nipigon has seen Octobers with both snow and temperatures as high as 18°C, marking one of Ontario’s most variable months.
Terrace Bay
October 29: Terrace Bay is experiencing overcast skies and light snow showers, with a temperature of 1°C. Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h, and barometric pressure is 1016 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:08 AM, and sunset is at 6:25 PM.
October 30-31: Snow showers will ease on Tuesday night, with clearer skies expected on Halloween. Highs will be around 3°C, with evening lows near -4°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered winter wear, including a hat and gloves, will be necessary for Halloween evening’s cool temperatures.
Weather Trivia: Terrace Bay has recorded Halloween snowfall several times, with some of the snowiest Halloweens occurring in the early 2000s.
Armstrong
October 29: Armstrong starts the day with cloudy skies and light snow, with a temperature of -3°C. Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h, and barometric pressure is 1014 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM, and sunset is at 6:26 PM.
October 30-31: Snow showers will persist through Tuesday night, with clear skies on Halloween. The high will reach 2°C, and the low will fall to -8°C on Halloween night.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Full winter gear, including a warm coat, gloves, and a scarf, will help stay comfortable in the cold, snowy conditions.
Weather Trivia: October in Armstrong often brings early snow that lasts well into November, making it one of Ontario’s earliest locations to experience a winter chill.
