Cold Start, Clearing Skies, and a Slow Warm-Up

Fort Frances wakes up to -13°C, but a major warm-up is on the way. Highs will reach 14°C by Friday before freezing rain and snow return Saturday

Fort Frances and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation are waking up to a chilly -13.2°C this morning.

With a northwest wind at 10 km/h, the wind chill is making it feel like -19°C. Humidity sits at 75%, and the pressure is at 101.5 kPa and rising, signaling more stable weather ahead.

Though conditions were not observed at the reporting time, visibility remains good, and no major precipitation is expected.

As the day progresses, expect skies to clear, with light winds up to 15 km/h. The high will reach -4°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -21°C this morning before improving to -6°C in the afternoon.

The UV index sits at a moderate 3, so while sunglasses may help against the snow glare, sunburn isn’t a big concern.

Tonight, a few clouds will linger before increasing cloudiness near midnight. There’s a 40% chance of flurries before morning, with a low of -8°C and a wind chill of -11°C. Winds remain light, up to 15 km/h.

Midweek: A Spring Preview

Wednesday morning may start off cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, but by the afternoon, clearing skies will bring a noticeable warm-up. Winds will shift to the west at 20 km/h, helping push temperatures to a spring-like high of 7°C.

However, the morning will still be chilly, with a wind chill of -10°C. The UV index remains at 3.

Wednesday night will see cloudy periods, with a low of -8°C.

By Thursday, we see more signs of spring, with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of either rain showers or flurries. The high will reach 8°C, and the night will remain cloudy, with a continued 30% chance of precipitation and a mild low of +5°C.

Looking Ahead: A Dramatic Weather Swing

Friday continues the warming trend, with a high of 14°C under cloudy skies and a 40% chance of showers. However, the night will bring rain, with temperatures dropping to +2°C.

Saturday could turn messy, with a mix of freezing rain or snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds. The high will hover around +4°C, but with wintery precipitation and strong winds, travel could become hazardous.

The night will bring flurries, continued blowing snow, and a sharp temperature drop to -14°C. Winter isn’t done just yet!

What to Wear?

Today is all about layering. A warm winter coat, gloves, and a hat are necessary this morning, especially with wind chills near -21°C.

By Wednesday afternoon, a lighter jacket might be enough as temperatures climb to 7°C.

By Thursday and Friday, rain gear becomes more important, with milder temperatures and showers expected.

However, winter boots and warm layers might be needed again for Saturday’s freezing rain and snow mix.

Fort Frances Weather Trivia: A March Warm-Up to Remember

March has a history of wild temperature swings in Fort Frances. The record high for March 11 was a balmy 18.3°C in 2012, while the record low was a bitter -35.6°C in 1965. This week, we’ll go from wind chills of -21°C to highs of 14°C in just a few days—proof that March can never make up its mind!

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