As the holiday season unfolds, Northern Ontario communities are set to experience a range of winter conditions. Here’s a detailed forecast for Marten Falls, Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn), Fort Hope, Sachigo Lake, Big Trout Lake, Sandy Lake, Pikangikum, Cat Lake, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga (Lansdowne House), Summer Beaver, Peawanuck, and Attawapiskat.
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post)
Current Conditions: Cloudy with light snow, temperature at -4°C. Barometric pressure is 1012 hPa and falling. Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:24 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Light snow in the morning, clearing by afternoon. High of -3°C, low of -9°C.
- December 24: Partly cloudy with a high of -2°C, low of -10°C.
- December 25: Overcast with a chance of flurries. High of -4°C, low of -11°C.
- December 26: Snow showers expected. High of -5°C, low of -12°C.
- December 27: Cloudy with intermittent snow. High of -6°C, low of -13°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Insulated jackets, gloves, and snow boots are essential to stay warm and dry.
Weather Trivia: Marten Falls often experiences its first significant snowfall by late November, marking the true onset of winter.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)
Current Conditions: Overcast, temperature at -1°C. Barometric pressure is 1018 hPa and steady. Winds are from the northeast at 20 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:23 AM
Sunset: 4:15 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Cloudy with light snow. High of -2°C, low of -8°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny with a high of -3°C, low of -9°C.
- December 25: Overcast with intermittent flurries. High of -4°C, low of -10°C.
- December 26: Snow showers likely. High of -5°C, low of -11°C.
- December 27: Cloudy with periods of snow. High of -6°C, low of -12°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Windproof jackets and thermal layers are recommended to combat the cold winds.
Weather Trivia: Fort Severn, being Ontario’s northernmost community, often experiences some of the province’s coldest temperatures during winter.
Fort Hope (Eabametoong)
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, temperature at -6°C. Barometric pressure is 1012 hPa and steady. Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:21 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Cloudy with light snow in the morning. High of -5°C, low of -12°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny with a high of -6°C, low of -13°C.
- December 25: Overcast with a chance of flurries. High of -7°C, low of -14°C.
- December 26: Snow showers expected. High of -8°C, low of -15°C.
- December 27: Cloudy with light snow. High of -9°C, low of -16°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Multiple layers with insulated outerwear are crucial. Face protection is advised against biting winds.
Weather Trivia: Fort Hope often sees November as the start of snow-covered landscapes lasting into spring.
Sachigo Lake
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, temperature at -15°C. Barometric pressure is 1015 hPa and steady. Winds are from the northwest at 10 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:30 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Cloudy with light snow. High of -14°C, low of -20°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny with a high of -15°C, low of -21°C.
- December 25: Overcast with a chance of flurries. High of -16°C, low of -22°C.
- December 26: Snow showers expected. High of -17°C, low of -23°C.
- December 27: Cloudy with periods of snow. High of -18°C, low of -24°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Thermal clothing with windproof layers is essential. Ensure hands and feet are well-insulated.
Weather Trivia: Sachigo Lake’s remote location often leads to some of the coldest temperatures in the region during winter months.
Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug)
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, temperature at -12°C. Barometric pressure is 1018 hpa and steady. Winds are from the northwest at 12 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:25 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Cloudy skies with light snow in the morning, tapering off by the afternoon. High of -11°C, low of -18°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny with frigid conditions. High of -12°C, low of -19°C.
- December 25: Overcast with occasional flurries. High of -13°C, low of -20°C.
- December 26: Snow showers expected throughout the day. High of -14°C, low of -21°C.
- December 27: Cloudy with light snow in the evening. High of -15°C, low of -22°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Insulated boots, thermal gloves, and a windproof jacket are essential for outdoor activities.
Weather Trivia: Big Trout Lake often sees early December as the peak of snow accumulation, with totals often surpassing 200 cm before the New Year.
Sandy Lake
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, temperature at -10°C. Barometric pressure is steady at 1016 hPa. Winds are light, coming from the northwest at 8 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:22 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Intermittent snow flurries in the morning. High of -9°C, low of -15°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny skies with a high of -10°C, low of -16°C.
- December 25: Overcast with occasional snow showers. High of -11°C, low of -17°C.
- December 26: Snowfall likely throughout the day. High of -12°C, low of -18°C.
- December 27: Cloudy skies with lingering snow. High of -13°C, low of -19°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Wear thermal socks and a heavy coat with a hood to shield against wind chills.
Weather Trivia: Sandy Lake is often known for its extended cold snaps in December, with consecutive days of below -20°C not uncommon by late winter.
Pikangikum
Current Conditions: Overcast, temperature at -8°C. Barometric pressure is stable at 1013 hPa. Winds are from the northwest at 10 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:20 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Snow flurries expected, clearing in the afternoon. High of -7°C, low of -12°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny with colder air settling in. High of -8°C, low of -14°C.
- December 25: Cloudy with intermittent snow. High of -9°C, low of -15°C.
- December 26: Snowfall expected throughout the day. High of -10°C, low of -16°C.
- December 27: Overcast with a chance of flurries. High of -11°C, low of -17°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: A scarf or balaclava is recommended to protect against wind chill on exposed skin.
Weather Trivia: Pikangikum often experiences some of the heaviest snowfall totals in the region during December storms, with daily accumulations occasionally exceeding 15 cm.
Cat Lake
Current Conditions: Cloudy with light snow, temperature at -9°C. Barometric pressure is stable at 1014 hPa. Winds are from the north at 12 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:21 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Light snow in the morning with clearing skies later. High of -8°C, low of -14°C.
- December 24: Partly cloudy and chilly. High of -10°C, low of -15°C.
- December 25: Overcast with snow flurries. High of -11°C, low of -16°C.
- December 26: Snow showers likely. High of -12°C, low of -17°C.
- December 27: Cloudy with snow in the evening. High of -13°C, low of -18°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Insulated gloves and sturdy snow boots are essential for prolonged time outdoors.
Weather Trivia: Cat Lake typically sees its first sustained snowpack in November, setting the stage for long, snowy winters.
Kasabonika Lake
Current Conditions: Light snow, temperature at -14°C. Barometric pressure is stable at 1015 hPa. Winds are northwest at 15 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:27 AM
Sunset: 4:18 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Cloudy with intermittent snow. High of -13°C, low of -19°C.
- December 24: Partly sunny with bitterly cold conditions. High of -14°C, low of -20°C.
- December 25: Overcast with occasional flurries. High of -15°C, low of -21°C.
- December 26: Snow expected. High of -16°C, low of -22°C.
- December 27: Cloudy skies with a chance of snow. High of -17°C, low of -23°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Thermal layers and windproof jackets are essential to combat subzero temperatures.
Weather Trivia: Kasabonika Lake’s exposed location often makes it a hotspot for heavy drifting snow and reduced visibility during wind-driven storms.
Peawanuck
Current Conditions: Cloudy with light snow, temperature at -12°C. Barometric pressure is steady at 1017 hPa. Winds are from the north at 18 km/h.
Sunrise: 8:21 AM
Sunset: 4:17 PM
Forecast:
- December 23: Snow flurries expected throughout the day. High of -11°C, low of -17°C.
- December 24: Cloudy with sunny breaks. High of -12°C, low of -18°C.
- December 25: Overcast with snow likely. High of -13°C, low of -19°C.
- December 26: Intermittent snow showers. High of -14°C, low of -20°C.
- December 27: Snow tapering off in the evening. High of -15°C, low of -21°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Heavy parkas and snow pants are critical for staying warm.
Weather Trivia: Peawanuck’s proximity to Hudson Bay ensures frequent snow squalls, often reducing visibility in just minutes.
