Today’s Forecast: Damp with Lingering Drizzle
Red Lake, Ear Falls, and the Highway 105 region are starting the day with light drizzle, a temperature of 1.6°C, and a dew point of 1.3°C. Humidity is near saturation at 98%, while winds from the south at 9 km/h contribute to a damp, chilly feel.
Visibility is decent at 16 km despite the drizzle, and atmospheric pressure is 100.6 kPa and falling, hinting at more unsettled weather.
Periods of drizzle will ease off by late morning, but cloudy skies will persist, with a 40% chance of additional drizzle later in the day. Fog patches will linger, and temperatures are expected to hold steady near 2°C.
Tonight: Cloudy with Foggy Patches
Overnight, skies will remain mainly cloudy, with fog patches developing once again. Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h, and the temperature will dip to -3°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -5°C.
Sunday, December 29: Overcast and Cooler
Sunday will bring overcast skies, and fog patches will dissipate by midday. Temperatures will peak at -1°C, but it will feel closer to -5°C with the wind chill. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will fall to -7°C.
Monday, December 30: Sun and Cloud Mix
Monday offers a slight break with a mix of sun and cloud. Highs will reach -5°C before dipping to -10°C overnight, with a chance of light flurries.
Tuesday, December 31: Cloudy Farewell to 2024
New Year’s Eve will stay cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. Highs will reach -8°C, and overnight, temperatures will drop to a frosty -13°C.
Wednesday, January 1: A Frosty Start to 2025
The first day of 2025 will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with a 40% chance of flurries. Highs will peak at -12°C, and the overnight low will plunge to a bone-chilling -18°C, marking the week’s coldest night.
Historical Weather Trivia
On December 28, Red Lake’s warmest recorded temperature was 4.2°C in 1982, while its coldest was a staggering -37.2°C in 1974. Today’s 2°C is a mild departure from the region’s usual icy extremes!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Waterproof layers are a must for today’s drizzle. As temperatures drop, opt for insulated outerwear and sturdy footwear to handle slippery surfaces. Reflective or bright clothing is ideal for staying visible in foggy areas.
