Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – As December 5 and 6, 2024, approach, Northern Ontario’s First Nation communities are bracing for frigid temperatures and varying cloud cover. Here’s a detailed weather forecast for each community:
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post):
- Current Conditions: Cloudy with a temperature of -9°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Breezy morning with low clouds breaking for some sun. High of -12°C; low of -18°C.
- December 6: Very cold with increasing cloudiness. High of -13°C; low of -29°C.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn):
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy at -15°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Windy and much colder with some sun, turning cloudy later. Light snow in the afternoon, accumulating up to 1 cm. High of -17°C; low of -18°C.
- December 6: Breezy and not as cold with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High of -11°C; low of -21°C.
Fort Hope (Eabametoong):
- Current Conditions: Cloudy at -9°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Cold with persistent low clouds. High of -13°C; low of -17°C.
- December 6: Very cold with thick cloud cover; light snow in the afternoon with minimal accumulation. High of -12°C; low of -26°C.
Sachigo Lake:
- Current Conditions: Cloudy at -17°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Partly sunny and cold. High of -15°C; low of -24°C.
- December 6: Cold with partial sunshine. High of -17°C; low of -22°C.
KI (Big Trout Lake):
- Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy at -14°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Colder with some clouds, then sunshine. High of -14°C; low of -21°C.
- December 6: Low clouds breaking for some sun; cold. High of -16°C; low of -23°C.
Sandy Lake:
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy at -15°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Cold with some sun; an afternoon flurry possible. High of -14°C; low of -22°C.
- December 6: A morning flurry; otherwise, cloudy and cold. High of -13°C; low of -16°C.
Pikangikum:
- Current Conditions: Cloudy at -16°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Cold with partial sunshine. High of -13°C; low of -19°C.
- December 6: Thick cloud cover and cold with occasional snow and flurries later, accumulating up to 1 cm. High of -11°C; low of -14°C.
Cat Lake:
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy at -12°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Low clouds followed by some sun; cold. High of -13°C; low of -18°C.
- December 6: Cloudy and cold; light snow in the afternoon, accumulating up to 1 cm. High of -12°C; low of -15°C.
Kasabonika Lake:
- Current Conditions: Cloudy at -13°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Partly sunny and colder. High of -15°C; low of -22°C.
- December 6: Bitterly cold with partial sunshine. High of -17°C; low of -29°C.
Neskantaga (Lansdowne House):
- Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy at -10°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Cold with low clouds breaking for some sun. High of -12°C; low of -18°C.
- December 6: Cold with some sun, then turning cloudy. High of -13°C; low of -26°C.
Summer Beaver:
- Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy at -10°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Cold with low clouds breaking for some sun. High of -15°C; low of -19°C.
- December 6: Mostly cloudy and cold. High of -14°C; low of -28°C.
Peawanuck:
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy at -9°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Breezy and colder with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High of -14°C; low of -19°C.
- December 6: Partly sunny; breezy in the afternoon. High of -11°C; low of -21°C.
Attawapiskat:
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy at -5°C.
- Forecast:
- December 5: Mostly sunny early, then areas of low clouds forming; breezy. High of -7°C; low of -18°C.
- December 6: Plenty of sun. High of -12°C; low of -18°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: With temperatures plunging well below freezing, it’s essential to dress in layers, including thermal undergarments, insulated jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves. Sturdy, insulated boots are recommended to navigate snowy and icy conditions. In areas expecting wind, windproof outer layers will provide additional protection against the chill.
Weather Trivia: Did you know that Fort Severn, located on the shores of Hudson Bay, is Ontario’s northernmost community?
