Cloudy Skies with Flurries, Freezing Drizzle, and Rain on the Way

Fort Frances sees flurries, rain, and freezing drizzle today, with snow and strong winds tonight. A deep freeze arrives by Friday night. Stay warm!

Fort Frances is starting the day at a mild 0°C, with high humidity at 90% making the air feel damp. A northwest wind at 11 km/h is adding a slight chill, while the barometric pressure is at 100.9 kPa and rising. The morning is off to a cloudy start, with a 40% chance of flurries, which will shift to a mix of rain showers or flurries later in the morning. A risk of freezing drizzle early on could create slick conditions, so watch your step on sidewalks and roadways. Fog patches from the early morning will clear as the day progresses.

Northwest winds will pick up to 20 km/h, and temperatures will reach a high of +3°C. The UV index remains low at 1.

Tonight: A Rain-Snow Mix and Strong Winds

The evening will bring a mix of rain and snow, which will transition to all snow near midnight. Around 2 cm of snow is expected, making for potentially slippery conditions. Winds from the west at 20 km/h will become light in the early evening before shifting to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h late tonight. The temperature will drop to -4°C, but the wind chill will make it feel closer to -11°C overnight.

Thursday: Windy and Cold with a Chance of Flurries

Thursday will be a mostly cloudy day, with a 30% chance of flurries in the morning. Winds will remain strong from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h before calming down later in the afternoon. The high will be around 0°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel like -12°C in the morning. The UV index remains low at 1.

Thursday night will bring another mix of snow or rain, with temperatures falling to -7°C.

Looking Ahead: Snow, Rain, and a Bitter Cold Snap

• Friday: Snow or rain continues, with a high of -1°C. Overnight, skies remain cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a deep freeze setting in, with a low of -19°C.
• Saturday: A sunny but cold day, with a high of -7°C. Overnight, clear skies continue, with another frigid low of -18°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Today, a warm but versatile outfit is key—layer up with a waterproof jacket and insulated boots, as you’ll be dealing with a mix of flurries, rain, and potential freezing drizzle. As strong winds move in tonight, gloves and a hat will be essential. By Friday night, the deep freeze will require full winter gear, including a thick coat, scarf, and insulated boots.

Fort Frances Weather Trivia

Did you know? The warmest February 26 in Fort Frances history was in 2000, when temperatures reached 8.2°C. On the flip side, the coldest February 26 saw temperatures plunge to -39.4°C in 1965. So, while the deep freeze is coming, it could be much worse!