Current Conditions
The Fort Frances region, including Red Gut FN, Mine Centre, and Atikokan, is off to a damp start this morning. With the temperature at 1.1°C, 99% humidity, and winds from the east-southeast at 12 km/h, the air feels heavy and moist. While specific observations are unavailable, the barometric pressure is falling at 101.1 kPa, signaling continued unsettled weather.
Today: Drizzle, Rain, and Fog
The morning brings a 60% chance of flurries or drizzle, transitioning to periods of rain or drizzle by mid-morning. Fog patches will dissipate as temperatures rise to a mild +5°C, creating a gray but relatively warm day. A waterproof jacket will be a necessity for outdoor activities.
Tonight: Rain and Fog Persist
Rain or drizzle will taper off overnight, but skies will remain cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering precipitation. Fog patches will redevelop near midnight, and the low will dip to +1°C, maintaining wet but manageable road conditions.
Weekend Outlook: A Transition to Snow
Saturday, December 28: Cloudy with Precipitation
Saturday remains cloudy, with a 40% chance of rain or drizzle throughout the day. As the high reaches +2°C, fog patches will dissipate in the morning. By night, periods of snow or rain will move in, with temperatures dropping to -5°C, increasing the risk of icy conditions.
Sunday, December 29: Flurries in Cooler Air
Sunday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries, as temperatures peak at -2°C. Overnight, the low will fall to -8°C, with a similar chance of flurries under cloudy periods.
Extended Outlook: A Frosty Finish to December
Monday and Tuesday will see a mix of sun, clouds, and occasional flurries, with daytime highs ranging from -5°C to -7°Cand overnight lows reaching as cold as -12°C. It’s a classic wintry end to the year.
Weather Trivia
Did you know Fort Frances’ record high for December 27 was +6.7°C in 1994, while the record low was a bitter -38.3°C in 1933? This year’s mild drizzle is a welcome reprieve from such extremes.
