Spring in the Far North? Not Just Yet!
As winter reluctantly loosens its grip across Northern Ontario, communities across the region continue to see cold temperatures, gusty winds, and flurries dominating the forecast. While some areas will experience brief warming trends, the bitter cold and snow return quickly. Whether you’re in Marten Falls, Webequie, Fort Severn, or Sandy Lake, expect more winter weather ahead!
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post): A Brief Warm-Up Before the Cold Returns
Currently, -12°C with partly cloudy skies. Winds are light from the west at 10 km/h, giving a wind chill of -17°C.
- Today: Mainly sunny, with increasing clouds late in the day. Winds shifting to southwest at 25 km/h, gusting to 45 km/h. High of -1°C, but the morning wind chill will feel like -21°C.
- Tonight: Cloudy with snow developing late in the evening. Local accumulation of 3 cm, with winds shifting north at 30 km/h overnight. Low -15°C, with a wind chill of -22°C.
- Friday: Flurries and blowing snow early in the day, then clearing. High -12°C, wind chill -23°C.
- Weekend: A mix of sun and cloud Saturday with a high of -9°C, and a cold night at -18°C. More flurries on Sunday, high -7°C.
Webequie: Snow and Windy Conditions Ahead
Currently, -14°C, with light winds and mostly clear skies.
- Today: Increasing cloud cover, winds picking up from the southwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. A high of -3°C, but a wind chill of -24°C in the morning.
- Tonight: Snow begins late in the evening, with 4-6 cm expected. Winds shifting north at 30 km/h, gusting to 55 km/h. Low of -17°C, with a wind chill near -27°C.
- Friday: Snow and blowing snow in the morning, tapering to flurries in the afternoon. Temperature falling to -15°C, wind chill -28°C.
- Weekend: Saturday will be partly sunny and cold (-11°C). Sunday brings a mix of sun and flurries, with a high of -9°C.
Fort Severn – Wasaho Cree Nation: Bitter Cold with Snow on the Horizon
Currently, -22°C, with calm winds and clear skies.
- Today: Mainly sunny, with increasing clouds in the afternoon. Winds becoming southwest 25 km/h, high -12°C, wind chill -30°C.
- Tonight: Flurries develop late in the evening, with 2 cm of accumulation. Winds shifting north at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. Low -21°C, wind chill -32°C.
- Friday: Blowing snow and light flurries, with a high of -19°C. Wind chill near -34°C.
- Weekend: Cold but partly sunny Saturday (-16°C), with flurries Sunday (-14°C).
Bearskin Lake: Windy and Cold with On-and-Off Flurries
Currently, -16°C, with partly cloudy skies and light winds.
- Today: A mix of sun and cloud, with southwest winds 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h by the afternoon. High -4°C, wind chill -22°C.
- Tonight: Snow begins in the evening, accumulating 2-4 cm. Winds shifting north at 25 km/h. Low -18°C, wind chill -28°C.
- Friday: Periods of flurries and blowing snow, high of -14°C, wind chill -26°C.
- Weekend: Cold and clear Saturday (-12°C), but more flurries move in Sunday (-9°C).
Neskantaga: Snowy, Windy, and Staying Cold
Currently, -14°C, with clear skies.
- Today: Sun early, then increasing clouds. Southwest winds 30 km/h, gusting to 55 km/h. High -2°C, but wind chill -24°C.
- Tonight: Snow develops late, bringing 3-5 cm overnight. Low -17°C, wind chill -28°C.
- Friday: Flurries and blowing snow continue, high of -14°C, wind chill -29°C.
- Weekend: A brief break Saturday (-10°C and partly sunny), but flurries return Sunday (-8°C).
Sandy Lake: Snow Incoming with Frigid Temperatures
Currently, -15°C, with partly cloudy skies.
- Today: Sunny morning, then cloudy with southwest winds at 35 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h. High -3°C, wind chill -25°C.
- Tonight: Snow begins, accumulating 2-5 cm. Low -17°C, wind chill -27°C.
- Friday: Blowing snow, flurries, and falling temperatures, high of -13°C, wind chill -30°C.
- Weekend: Mostly sunny Saturday (-11°C), but flurries return Sunday (-8°C).
Sachigo Lake: Windy and Snowy by Night
Currently, -17°C, with clear skies and light winds.
- Today: Sunshine early, then increasing clouds. Winds southwest 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. High -4°C, wind chill -25°C.
- Tonight: Snow developing, bringing 2-4 cm. Low -19°C, wind chill -30°C.
- Friday: Blowing snow with flurries, high -14°C, wind chill -28°C.
- Weekend: Cold and partly sunny (-10°C Saturday, -7°C Sunday).
Attawapiskat: Frigid with Snow Moving in Late
Currently, -20°C, with light winds.
- Today: Mostly sunny, high -12°C, wind chill -30°C.
- Tonight: Flurries begin overnight, low -23°C, wind chill -32°C.
- Friday: Flurries, windy, and cold, high -16°C, wind chill -35°C.
- Weekend: Partly cloudy Saturday (-15°C), flurries Sunday (-12°C).
Pikangikum & Cat Lake: Snowy and Cold
Currently, -14°C, with partly cloudy skies.
- Today: Sunny, then cloudy by afternoon. Winds southwest 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h. High -3°C, wind chill -24°C.
- Tonight: Snow arrives, 3-5 cm expected. Low -16°C, wind chill -28°C.
- Friday: Blowing snow, high of -12°C, wind chill -27°C.
- Weekend: Sunny Saturday (-10°C), flurries Sunday (-8°C).
