A Warm Wake-Up for Fort Frances, Followed by a Frosty Plot Twist
Fort Frances, ON – As of this Saturday morning, Fort Frances takes the crown as Ontario’s warmest location, waking up at a toasty 7.5°C at 5:00 AM CDT — not bad for mid-April, eh? While the skies weren’t officially observed at sunrise, the warmth certainly was. That said, the weather has a few cool tricks up its sleeve as the weekend rolls on.
Saturday Forecast: Milder Temps, Breezy Skies
The forecast begins with cloudy conditions and a 40% chance of morning showers, but that damp start will gradually shift to a mix of sun and cloud by the afternoon. Winds are on the move too, starting out southerly at 12 km/h and ramping up to a southwest breeze of 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h.
Today’s high will climb to a spring-worthy 16°C, making Fort Frances the envy of the province for anyone still scraping frost off their windshield. The humidity sits at 65%, with a dew point of 1.3°C, and the barometric pressure is 101.4 kPa and falling, signaling a coming change in the forecast. So, yes, enjoy the warmth while it lasts.
The UV index will hit 5, so don’t forget a dab of sunscreen if you’re heading out for a hike or lakeside coffee.
Tonight and Sunday: From Partly Cloudy to Precip Potential
Tonight cools off to a low of 0°C, with partly cloudy skies and fog patches developing near midnight. Winds will lighten as the evening rolls in, offering calm conditions for evening strolls or just listening to the loons if you’re lakeside.
Sunday, April 13, starts with fog clearing in the morning and skies becoming increasingly cloudy. The high reaches 10°C, but don’t be too fooled by that decent daytime outlook — there’s a 60% chance of showers by late afternoon. The UV index slips to 3, still moderate, but less of a concern with those clouds creeping in.
Sunday night keeps the excitement going with periods of rain or snow (because why not both?), and another low of 0°C.
Monday: Winter’s Encore
On Monday, April 14, expect periods of snow and a high of just +3°C. The night will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and the temperature will plunge to a low of -7°C. So yes, the snowbrush still has one last job to do.
Weather History for April 12
Historically, Fort Frances has seen a record high of 24.4°C on this date — so today’s 16°C isn’t breaking records, but it’s definitely strutting its stuff. The record low, meanwhile, dropped to a frigid -17.0°C. So, all things considered, today is downright balmy.
What Should You Wear?
Today’s wardrobe forecast: light jacket, layers, and maybe sunglasses for the afternoon. Tonight and tomorrow? Keep the jacket and throw a scarf in the mix — the cool-down is real, and snow could be lurking after sunset.
Fort Frances Fun Fact
Did you know? Fort Frances was the first town in Ontario to get electricity from a hydroelectric plant — all the more reason to enjoy these bright (if brief) sunny skies before Monday’s flurries flick the lights out on spring again.
