As winter deepens across Northern Ontario, First Nations communities are experiencing a mix of frigid temperatures, snowfall, and occasional sunshine. Here’s a detailed weather forecast for January 8 through January 12, 2025, covering Marten Falls, Big Trout Lake (KI), Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake, Kasabonika, Bearskin Lake, Pikangikum, Attawapiskat, Peawanuck, Summer Beaver, Fort Severn/Wasaho Cree Nation, Neskantaga, Round Lake, and Cat Lake.
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post):
Severe Weather: Fort Hope – Lansdowne House – Ogoki
Wed, Jan 8, 5:15 AM – Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 AM
Extreme Cold Warning in effect until 11:00 AM EST.
Currently -21° · Mostly clear
Marten Falls 65, ON, Canada
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Today
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-6°
-13°
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Mostly cloudy and very cold; extreme cold can be dangerous for outdoor activities
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Thursday
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22°
13°
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Turning cloudy with a bit of snow in the afternoon, accumulating a coating to 1 cm
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Friday
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18°
-12°
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Mostly cloudy
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Saturday
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3°
-20°
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Low clouds followed by some sun and colder
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Sunday
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-1°
-21°
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Cloudy and cold
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Big Trout Lake (KI):
Currently -17° · Mostly clear
Big Trout Lake, ON, Canada
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Today
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5°
3°
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Cloudy with a little snow this afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Thursday
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18°
-2°
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A little snow in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, cloudy
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Friday
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3°
-16°
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A bit of snow in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, mostly cloudy and colder
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Saturday
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-9°
-13°
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Partly sunny and very cold
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Sunday
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-3°
-7°
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Cold with low clouds
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Sachigo Lake:
Currently -1° · Mostly cloudy
Sachigo Lake, ON, Canada
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Today
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14°
12°
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Cloudy with a bit of snow this afternoon, accumulating a coating to 1 cm
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Thursday
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20°
-5°
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A little snow at times in the morning, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, a thick cloud cover
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Friday
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-2°
-22°
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Much colder with sunshine and a few clouds
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Saturday
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-5°
-19°
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Cold with some clouds, then sunshine
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Sunday
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-6°
-18°
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Mostly cloudy and cold
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Sandy Lake:
Currently 3° · Cloudy
Sandy Lake, ON, Canada
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Today
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15°
13°
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Considerable cloudiness and not as cold; a little snow this afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Thursday
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22°
-4°
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A little snow at times in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, cloudy
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Friday
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2°
-17°
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Partly sunny and much colder
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Saturday
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0°
-18°
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Mostly cloudy and seasonably cold
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Sunday
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-5°
-15°
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Mostly cloudy and cold
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Kasabonika:
Currently -22° · Mostly clear
Kasabonika, ON, Canada
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Today
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1°
0°
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Rather cloudy and cold; a bit of snow this afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Thursday
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19°
0°
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A little snow at times, accumulating a coating to 1 cm
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Friday
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4°
-20°
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A bit of snow in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, colder with clouds giving way to some sun
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Saturday
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-4°
-17°
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Clouds to start, then sunshine returns and cold
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Sunday
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-2°
-19°
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Cold; morning low clouds followed by clouds giving way to some sun
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Bearskin Lake:
Severe Weather: Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa
Wed, Jan 8, 4:45 AM – Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 AM
Extreme Cold Warning in effect until 11:00 AM EST.
Currently -24° · Mostly clear
Bearskin Lake, ON, Canada
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Today
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5°
-7°
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Cold with times of clouds and sun
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Thursday
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24°
15°
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Turning cloudy in the morning, then a little snow at times in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Friday
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20°
-3°
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Low clouds
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Saturday
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5°
-9°
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Colder with low clouds
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Sunday
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4°
-10°
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Cloudy and cold
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Pikangikum:
Currently 2° · Partly cloudy
Pikangikum, ON, Canada
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Today
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14°
12°
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Cloudy with a bit of snow this afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Thursday
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23°
-1°
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A little snow at times in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, cloudy
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Friday
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4°
-16°
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A bit of snow in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, low clouds and colder
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Saturday
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4°
-19°
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Seasonably cold with clouds and sunshine
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Sunday
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-1°
-14°
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Partly sunny and cold
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Attawapiskat:
Currently -12° · Clear
Attawapiskat, ON, Canada
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Today
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-6°
-22°
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Cold with intervals of clouds and sunshine
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Thursday
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8°
4°
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Not as cold with plenty of sunshine
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Friday
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17°
6°
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A bit of snow in the morning, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, cloudy; storm total snowfall 1-3 cm
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Saturday
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10°
-3°
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Colder with plenty of sunshine
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Sunday
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5°
-8°
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Partly sunny
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Peawanuck:
Severe Weather: Peawanuck
Wed, Jan 8, 5:15 AM – Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 AM
Extreme Cold Warning in effect until 11:00 AM EST.
Currently -31° · Clear
Peawanuck, ON, Canada
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Today
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-14°
-19°
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Sunny and very cold
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Thursday
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12°
0°
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Cloudy with a little snow at times, mainly early, accumulating a coating to 1 cm
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Friday
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6°
-10°
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Snow in the morning, accumulating an additional 2-4 cm; otherwise, cloudy
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Saturday
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-3°
-10°
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Sunshine, but cold
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Sunday
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2°
-4°
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Plenty of sunshine
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Summer Beaver:
Currently -21° · Partly cloudy
Summer Beaver, ON, Canada
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Today
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1°
0°
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Cold with some sun, then turning cloudy; a little snow this afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Thursday
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20°
4°
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A little snow at times, accumulating a coating to 1 cm
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Friday
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10°
-18°
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A little snow at times with little or no accumulation
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Saturday
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-3°
-20°
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Colder with times of clouds and sun
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Sunday
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0°
-18°
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Cloudy and cold
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Fort Severn/Wasaho Cree Nation:
Severe Weather: Fort Severn
Wed, Jan 8, 5:21 AM – Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 AM
Extreme Cold Warning in effect until 11:00 AM EST.
Currently -29° · Clear
Fort Severn, ON, Canada
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Today
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-3°
-8°
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Increasing cloudiness and not as cold
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Thursday
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15°
1°
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Cloudy with occasional snow and flurries, mainly early, accumulating an additional 1-3 cm
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Friday
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3°
-16°
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Colder with snow at times, accumulating an additional 1-3 cm
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Saturday
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-5°
-9°
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Mostly sunny and cold
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Sunday
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3°
-3°
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Sunny
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Neskantaga:
Currently -35° · Mostly clear
Neskantaga First Nation, ON, Canada
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Today
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2°
-3°
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Cold with sun giving way to increasing clouds
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Thursday
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20°
6°
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A little snow at times with little or no accumulation
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Friday
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12°
-15°
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Low clouds, then perhaps some sun; a couple of morning flurries followed by a little snow at times in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Saturday
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-1°
-18°
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Colder; morning low clouds followed by clouds giving way to some sun
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Sunday
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0°
-18°
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Cloudy and cold
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Round Lake:
Currently 1° · Partly sunny
Round Lake, ON, Canada
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Today
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10°
3°
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Breezy and colder with snow, accumulating 2-4 cm
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Thursday
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16°
1°
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Cloudy, breezy and not as cold
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Friday
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22°
17°
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Mostly cloudy
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Saturday
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27°
13°
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A little snow at times in the morning with little or no accumulation; otherwise, low clouds
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Sunday
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24°
15°
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Cloudy
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Cat Lake:
Currently -2° · Mostly clear
Cat Lake First Nation, ON, Canada
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Today
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9°
8°
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Cloudy with a bit of snow this afternoon with little or no accumulation
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Thursday
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20°
2°
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Snow at times, accumulating 1-3 cm
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Friday
|
8°
-15°
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Colder with sunshine and some clouds
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Saturday
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0°
-12°
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Cold with times of clouds and sun
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Sunday
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-1°
-14°
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Partly sunny and very cold
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Wardrobe Suggestions:
Given the extreme cold and potential snowfall, it’s advisable to layer up with thermal clothing, insulated jackets, snow boots, gloves, and hats. Ensure all exposed skin is covered to prevent frostbite, especially during periods of severe wind chills.
Safety Tips:
- Limit outdoor activities during extreme cold warnings.
- Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle if travel is necessary.
- Monitor local weather updates regularly.
Did You Know?
Northern Ontario holds the record for some of the coldest temperatures in Canada. In 1935, Iroquois Falls, Ontario, recorded a bone-chilling -58.3°C (-72.9°F), one of the lowest temperatures ever documented in North America.
Stay warm and stay safe!
