Snow This Morning, Sunshine This Afternoon
Fort Frances and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation wake up to cloudy skies and a temperature of -4.4°C, with 92% humidity keeping things feeling damp. There’s no observed wind at the moment, making for calm but chilly conditions. The barometric pressure is rising at 101.2 kPa, hinting at a brief break in unsettled weather.
Expect light snow to begin this morning, tapering off by the afternoon as skies start to clear up. The wind will pick up from the east at 20 km/h this afternoon, pushing temperatures up to 6°C. However, with a morning wind chill of -13°C, you’ll want to layer up before heading out. The UV index is low at 1, so while the sun may peek through later, there’s no real risk of sunburn.
Mild Friday Before a Wintry Weekend Storm
Tonight, clouds return, bringing a 30% chance of showers overnight. Winds will stay east at 20 km/h before calming after midnight, with mild overnight temperatures holding at 5°C—a rare treat for March.
Friday continues the warming trend, with mainly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers, as temperatures climb to a spring-like 14°C. The UV index rises to 3 (moderate), meaning some sunny breaks are possible.
By Friday night, expect steady showers, with temperatures cooling to 1°C.
Weekend Storm: From Rain to Snow and a Temperature Plunge
Saturday starts off wet with rain, but as colder air rushes in, it will transition to snow by evening. Winds will pick up significantly, creating blowing snow and hazardous conditions. The high will only reach 2°C, but temperatures will nosedive overnight to a bone-chilling -15°C.
Sunday remains cold with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries, with a high of -4°C. The night will be clear but frigid, with a low of -14°C.
Monday stays on the chilly side, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 40% chance of flurries, with a high of 1°C. Monday night will be cloudy, with a low of -9°C.
What to Wear?
For today, layer up with a warm coat, gloves, and a hat to battle the wind chill this morning. By the afternoon, you may be able to shed a layer as temperatures rise. Friday’s warmth calls for a lighter jacket, but rain gear will be necessary by nightfall. However, don’t be fooled by the mild start to the weekend—by Saturday night, it’s back to full winter gear as snow and strong winds return.
Fort Frances Weather Trivia!
On March 13, 2012, Fort Frances hit a record-breaking 19.4°C, making for a true taste of summer in early spring! But back in 1965, the region saw a brutally cold -34.1°C on this date. This year, we get a little bit of everything—snow, rain, warmth, and then a return to winter!
