THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – As winter deepens across Northern Ontario, communities from Marten Falls to Attawapiskat can expect a mix of snow, frigid temperatures, and varying cloud cover over the next four days. Here’s a comprehensive forecast for each area, along with wardrobe suggestions to keep you warm and a touch of weather trivia to keep things interesting.
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post)
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -3°C (27°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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22°
1°
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A bit of snow this morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, considerable cloudiness
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Wednesday
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7°
-19°
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Colder with sun and areas of low clouds
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Thursday
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-1°
-15°
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Cloudy and very cold
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Friday
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-3°
-23°
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Very cold with low clouds
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Wardrobe Tip: Layered clothing with insulated outerwear is essential. Ensure extremities are well-protected to prevent frostbite.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)
Current Conditions: Cloudy, -12°C (10°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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9°
-13°
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A little snow this morning, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, breezy and colder with considerable cloudiness; storm total snowfall 1-3 cm
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Wednesday
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-7°
-17°
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Brisk and very cold with times of clouds and sun
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Thursday
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-3°
-14°
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Turning cloudy and very cold; breezy in the afternoon
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Friday
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-5°
-19°
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Sunny to partly cloudy and very cold
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Wardrobe Tip: Heavy-duty winter gear, including windproof jackets and thermal layers, is recommended.
Fort Hope (Eabametoong)
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -6°C (22°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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19°
-1°
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Breezy this morning with a bit of snow, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, considerable cloudiness
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Wednesday
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5°
-17°
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Colder with areas of low clouds, then some sun
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Thursday
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-1°
-14°
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Cloudy and very cold
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Friday
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-1°
-24°
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Very cold with low clouds
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Wardrobe Tip: Multiple layers with insulated outerwear are crucial. Face protection is advised against biting winds.
Sachigo Lake
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -15°C (5°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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3°
-14°
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Cloudy and much colder with occasional snow and flurries, mainly early with little or no accumulation
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Wednesday
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-5°
-22°
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Colder; morning low clouds followed by clouds breaking for some sun in the afternoon
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Thursday
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-3°
-16°
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A thick cloud cover and cold
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Friday
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-5°
-22°
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Very cold; morning low clouds followed by increasing amounts of sun
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Wardrobe Tip: Thermal clothing with windproof layers is essential. Ensure hands and feet are well-insulated.
Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug)
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -15°C (5°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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4°
-8°
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A little snow at times this morning, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, considerable cloudiness and colder; storm total snowfall 1-3 cm
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Wednesday
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-3°
-15°
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Low clouds followed by some sun and colder
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Thursday
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-3°
-14°
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Cloudy and cold
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Friday
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-10°
-20°
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Very cold with low clouds
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Wardrobe Tip: Heavy insulation is necessary. Face masks and thermal gloves are recommended.
Sandy Lake
Current Conditions: Mostly clear, -16°C (3°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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9°
-12°
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A little snow at times this morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, a thick cloud cover and colder; storm total snowfall 1-3 cm
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Wednesday
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-3°
-21°
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Colder with sunshine and some clouds
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Thursday
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0°
-14°
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Cloudy and cold
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Friday
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0°
-18°
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Cold; morning low clouds followed by clouds giving way to some sun in the afternoon
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Wardrobe Tip: Opt for thermal layers and insulated boots. Add a windproof jacket to block the chill.
Pikangikum
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -13°C (9°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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11°
-11°
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Low clouds and colder
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Wednesday
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-1°
-19°
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Partly sunny and colder
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Thursday
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3°
-13°
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Cloudy and cold
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Friday
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1°
-19°
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Partly sunny and cold
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Wardrobe Tip: Dress in thick layers with extra hand and foot protection, as humidity increases the chill factor.
Cat Lake
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -10°C (14°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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13°
-9°
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Low clouds and colder
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Wednesday
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-3°
-15°
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Very cold with decreasing clouds
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Thursday
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1°
-15°
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Very cold with a thick cloud cover
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Friday
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-2°
-15°
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Very cold; low clouds in the morning followed by increasing amounts of sun in the afternoon
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Wardrobe Tip: Insulated coats, snow boots, and gloves are essential.
Kasabonika Lake
Current Conditions: Clear, -11°C (13°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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8°
-9°
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A little snow this morning, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, cloudy and colder; storm total snowfall 1-2 cm
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Wednesday
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-3°
-22°
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Low clouds breaking for some sun and bitterly cold
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Thursday
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-3°
-17°
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Quite cold with a thick cloud cover
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Friday
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-8°
-23°
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Low clouds and bitterly cold
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Wardrobe Tip: Warm winter clothing, including insulated jackets, snow boots, hats, and gloves, is essential.
Neskantaga (Lansdowne House)
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -7°C (19°F).
Forecast:
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Today
|
20°
-3°
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A little snow this morning, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, a thick cloud cover; storm total snowfall 1-3 cm
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Wednesday
|
2°
-17°
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Colder with intervals of clouds and sunshine
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Thursday
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-2°
-13°
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Cloudy and very cold
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Friday
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-3°
-25°
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Low clouds and very cold
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Wardrobe Tip: Prepare with warm winter coats and thermal gloves. Ice-ready boots are recommended for snow-covered paths.
Summer Beaver
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -8°C (17°F).
Forecast:
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Today
|
15°
-5°
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A bit of snow this morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, cloudy and colder
|
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Wednesday
|
0°
-18°
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Colder; low clouds in the morning followed by clouds yielding to sun
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Thursday
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-3°
-17°
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Very cold with considerable cloudiness
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Friday
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-6°
-25°
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Very cold with low clouds
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Wardrobe Tip: Thermal undergarments, windproof jackets, insulated boots, and wool accessories are non-negotiable this week.
Peawanuck
Current Conditions: Light snow, -6°C (21°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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22°
-9°
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Considerable cloudiness and breezy with occasional snow and flurries, mainly early, accumulating a cm or two; storm total snowfall 2-4 cm
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Wednesday
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-3°
-18°
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Breezy and much colder with some sun, then turning cloudy
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Thursday
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-5°
-13°
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Very cold with sun followed by increasing clouds
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Friday
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-5°
-21°
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Sunny to partly cloudy and very cold
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Wardrobe Tip: A parka, snow pants, and face coverings are vital to combat wind chills.
Attawapiskat
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -1°C (30°F).
Forecast:
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Today
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29°
5°
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A thick cloud cover and breezy with snow, accumulating 2-4 cm
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Wednesday
|
9°
-12°
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Much colder; morning low clouds followed by increasing amounts of sunshine
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Thursday
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-2°
-9°
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Mostly cloudy and very cold
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Friday
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-4°
-17°
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Mostly cloudy and very cold
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Wardrobe Tip: Stick to layers! Start with thermal undergarments, add a fleece or wool layer, and top it off with windproof and waterproof outerwear.
Weather Trivia: Did you know that Fort Severn, being Ontario’s northernmost community, often experiences some of the province’s coldest temperatures during winter?
