Winter Weather Hits the Stage in Northwestern Ontario

Thunder Bay – WEATHER – As we move into early January, Northwestern Ontario is experiencing typical winter conditions characterized by cold temperatures, varying cloud cover, and intermittent snowfall.

Here are detailed weather forecasts for the communities of Kenora, Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Red Lake, Ear Falls, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Armstrong, Terrace Bay, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake, Geraldton, Nipigon, and the surrounding highways for January 3 through January 7, 2025.

Kenora:

Currently -19° · Mostly cloudy

Kenora, ON, Canada

Today	-18° -14°	Very cold with times of sun and clouds
Saturday	-13° -18°	Very cold with plenty of sunshine
Sunday	-12° -10°	Mostly sunny
Monday	-10° -18°	Mainly cloudy
Tuesday	-22° -15°	Plenty of sun, but very cold

Dryden and Vermilion Bay:

Currently -16° · Mostly cloudy

Dryden, ON, Canada

Today	-17° -19°	Mostly cloudy and very cold
Saturday	-15°	Very cold with plenty of sunshine
Sunday	-13° -18°	Not as cold with plenty of sun
Monday	-10° -18°	A thick cloud cover
Tuesday	-22° -15°	Mostly sunny and very cold

Red Lake and Ear Falls:

Currently -18° · Partly cloudy

Red Lake, ON, Canada

Today	-17° -23°	Very cold with low clouds, then perhaps some sun
Saturday	-16° -18°	Plenty of sunshine, but very cold
Sunday	-12° -24°	Clouds rolling in and not as cold
Monday	-15° -13°	Cloudy in the morning; times of clouds and sun in the afternoon
Tuesday	-14° -27°	Very cold with plenty of sun

Fort Frances and Atikokan:

Currently -16° · Mostly cloudy

Fort Frances, ON, Canada

Today	-16° -14°	Low clouds and frigid
Saturday	-15°	Frigid with sunshine
Sunday	-22°	Sunny to partly cloudy and bitterly cold
Monday	-10° -22°	Cloudy
Tuesday	-13° -19°	Partly sunny and bitterly cold

Armstrong:

Currently -20° · Mostly cloudy

Armstrong, ON, Canada

Today	-20°	Cloudy, breezy and colder with a little snow at times this afternoon, accumulating a coating to 1 cm
Saturday	-17°	A little morning snow, accumulating up to an additional cm; otherwise, cloudy, brisk and bitterly cold
Sunday	-17° -26°	Remaining cloudy and very cold
Monday	-17° -27°	Mainly cloudy and cold
Tuesday	-15° -28°	Breezy in the morning; otherwise, colder with some sunshine

Terrace Bay:

Currently -14° · Partly cloudy

Terrace Bay, ON, Canada

Today	-10°	Cloudy and colder
Saturday	-12°	Breezy in the morning; otherwise, cloudy and very cold
Sunday	-11°	Cold with some clouds, then sunshine
Monday	-13°	Seasonably cold with intervals of clouds and sunshine
Tuesday	-16°	Very cold with intervals of clouds and sunshine

Sioux Lookout:

Currently -18° · Mostly cloudy

Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada

Today	-18°	Very cold with low clouds
Saturday	-15° -27°	Plenty of sunshine, but very cold
Sunday	-15° -27°	Not as cold with plenty of sun
Monday	-16° -29°	Some sun, then turning cloudy
Tuesday	-20° -28°	Very cold with increasing amounts of sunshine

Pickle Lake:

Currently -20° · Mostly cloudy

Pickle Lake, ON, Canada

Today	-66° -26°	Low clouds and very cold
Saturday	-25° -30°	Very cold with some sun, then turning cloudy
Sunday	-23° -28°	Not as cold with sunshine
Monday	-26° -33°	Turning cloudy; cold
Tuesday	-27° -33°	Partly sunny and very cold

Geraldton:

Currently -16° · Partly cloudy

Geraldton, ON, Canada

Today	-18° -20°	Colder with low clouds; a couple of afternoon flurries
Saturday	-11° -18°	Very cold with intervals of clouds and sun
Sunday	-24° -26°	Not as cold with sun and some clouds
Monday	-28° -23°	Sun followed by clouds
Tuesday	-24° -29°	Colder with low clouds

Nipigon:

Currently -16° · Mostly clear

Nipigon, ON, Canada

Today	-14° -12°	Low clouds, breezy and colder
Saturday	-13° -20°	Breezy and very cold with periods of clouds and sunshine
Sunday	-13° -22°	Breezy and not as cold with periods of clouds and sunshine
Monday	-13° -19°	Mainly cloudy
Tuesday	-17° -18°	Low clouds and very cold

Highways 11 and 17: Travelers on Highways 11 and 17 should prepare for very cold conditions with potential for low clouds and occasional flurries, especially during the early part of the forecast period. Road surfaces may be slippery due to low temperatures and intermittent snowfall.

Highway 105: Motorists using Highway 105 can expect very cold temperatures with periods of sunshine and cloud cover. While significant snowfall is not anticipated, icy patches may be present, particularly during early mornings and late evenings.

Highway 71: Those traveling on Highway 71 should be prepared for frigid conditions with a mix of sun and clouds. Although heavy snowfall is not forecasted, drivers should remain cautious of potential icy spots on the roadway.

Wardrobe Recommendations: Given the forecasted conditions, residents and travelers should dress in layers with insulated winter clothing, including thermal gloves, scarves, and hats. Waterproof and windproof outerwear is advisable to protect against cold winds and any potential snow showers.

Weather Trivia: Did you know that Northwestern Ontario often experiences its coldest temperatures in January? Historical data indicates that this region can see temperatures plummet well below -20°C during this month, emphasizing the importance of proper winter preparedness.

Note: Weather conditions can change rapidly. It is recommended to stay updated with the latest forecasts and advisories from Environment Canada and local weather services.