Cloudy Skies and Chilling Winds Dominate
Fort Frances – Weather – The weather across Fort Frances, Red Gut FN, and Emo is defined by overcast skies and a biting wind this morning. At 5:00 AM CST, the temperature was -10°C, with a humidity level of 84% contributing to the crisp winter air.
Get set however for a mid-week freeze.
Winds blowing from the west-northwest at 15 km/h make it feel significantly colder, with a wind chill of -17°C. The barometric pressure is on the rise at 101.6 kPa, hinting at stable but frosty conditions ahead.
Cloudy skies will prevail today, with a 40% chance of flurries in the morning and light snow expected to begin by late afternoon. The temperature will hold steady near -10°C, while the wind chill will make it feel as cold as -19°C in the morning and -13°C by the afternoon.
Snowy Night with Increasing Winds
Tonight, light snow will persist into the evening before tapering off near midnight. Winds will shift westward, picking up to 20 km/h after midnight. The temperature will dip to -16°C, but a biting wind chill of -24°C will make the night feel especially frigid.
It’s going to be a perfect evening to hunker down indoors with a warm beverage.
Midweek Deep Freeze
Wednesday: Snow will taper off in the morning, leaving a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will keep temperatures steady near -15°C, with a harsh wind chill of -28°C posing a significant frostbite risk.
Wednesday Night: Skies will clear, and temperatures will plummet to a teeth-chattering low of -27°C under starlit skies.
Thursday: Bright sunshine will return, but the cold continues to bite, with a high of -19°C. Overnight, the thermometer will drop to a frosty -26°C under clear skies.
Winter Wardrobe Recommendations
Prepare for the chill with thermal layers, a heavy winter coat, and insulated gloves. Hats and scarves are essential to shield against frostbite, particularly as wind chills dip into extreme territory.
Fun Weather Trivia
Fort Frances holds some impressive weather records for December 10th. The warmest was 8.3°C in 1990, while the coldest on record was a bone-chilling -35.6°C in 1977. Today’s temperatures may feel cold, but they’re just a sampling of the region’s winter extremes!
