Wasaho Cree Nation – Weather – As we enter the first weekend of October, many Northern Ontario First Nations communities will experience a mix of cool autumn temperatures, cloudy skies, and chances of light snow. Frost is expected at night as temperatures drop close to or below freezing.
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Here is a detailed weather forecast for October 5, 6, and 7, 2024, including wardrobe suggestions and interesting weather trivia.
Marten Falls (Ogoki Post)
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 3°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1018 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Cloudy with a chance of light snow in the afternoon, high of 4°C. Evening low of -1°C with frost.
- October 6: Partly cloudy, high of 3°C, with frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 2°C. Cold overnight with lows around -2°C.
- Wardrobe: Heavy coat, gloves, and waterproof footwear for snow showers.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 0°C
- Winds: Northwest at 20 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1020 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Snow showers, high of 0°C, with gusty winds up to 30 km/h. Low of -3°C overnight.
- October 6: Cloudy with snow flurries, high of -1°C. Cold overnight with frost.
- October 7: Clear and cold, high of -2°C. Expect lows around -5°C.
- Wardrobe: Full winter gear, including insulated jackets, gloves, and boots.
Fort Hope (Eabametoong)
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 2°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1017 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Overcast with light snow in the afternoon, high of 3°C. Evening low of -2°C with frost likely.
- October 6: Cloudy with sunny breaks, high of 2°C. Frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 2°C, with frost expected overnight.
- Wardrobe: Layered winter clothing, gloves, and a hat to prepare for the cold conditions.
Sachigo Lake
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 1°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1021 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Cloudy with light snow in the afternoon, high of 2°C. Overnight low of -3°C with frost.
- October 6: Partly cloudy, high of 1°C. Frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 0°C, frost overnight.
- Wardrobe: Insulated winter coat, gloves, and waterproof boots for the snow.
KI (Big Trout Lake)
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 1°C
- Winds: Northwest at 10 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1020 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Cloudy with snow flurries in the afternoon, high of 2°C. Overnight low of -2°C with frost.
- October 6: Partly cloudy, high of 1°C. Frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 1°C. Overnight temperatures dropping to -3°C.
- Wardrobe: Layered winter clothing with gloves and hats for frosty conditions.
Sandy Lake
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 1°C
- Winds: Northwest at 10 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1019 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Cloudy with snow flurries in the afternoon, high of 2°C. Evening low of -3°C with frost expected.
- October 6: Mostly cloudy, high of 1°C. Frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 1°C, with lows around -3°C.
- Wardrobe: Insulated outerwear, gloves, and winter boots.
Cat Lake
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 2°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1018 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Cloudy with light snow in the afternoon, high of 3°C. Overnight low of -1°C with frost expected.
- October 6: Partly sunny, high of 2°C, frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 2°C. Expect frost overnight with temperatures falling to -2°C.
- Wardrobe: Heavy jacket, gloves, and waterproof boots for the snow.
Kasabonika Lake
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 1°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1020 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Cloudy with snow flurries, high of 2°C. Low of -2°C overnight with frost expected.
- October 6: Cloudy with sunny breaks, high of 1°C, frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 1°C. Frost likely overnight as temperatures fall to -3°C.
- Wardrobe: Warm, layered clothing, gloves, and insulated boots for outdoor activities.
Neskantaga (Landsdowne House)
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 2°C
- Winds: Northwest at 10 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1018 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Overcast with light snow in the afternoon, high of 3°C. Evening low of -1°C, with frost likely.
- October 6: Partly cloudy, high of 2°C, frost overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of 1°C. Frost expected with temperatures dipping to -3°C overnight.
- Wardrobe: Heavy layers, gloves, and waterproof boots for snow showers.
Attawapiskat
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: -1°C
- Winds: Northwest at 20 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1019 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5-7 Forecast:
- October 5: Snow showers, high of 0°C. Winds from the northwest at 25 km/h. Evening low of -3°C.
- October 6: Cloudy with snow flurries, high of -1°C, frost expected overnight.
- October 7: Clear skies, high of -2°C. Expect lows around -5°C overnight.
- Wardrobe: Full winter gear, including a heavy coat, gloves, and insulated boots.
Summary of Conditions
The northern communities will experience a cold and cloudy weekend with light snow showers across the region. Daytime highs will range from -2°C to 4°C, and nighttime lows will drop below freezing, with frost expected each night. The cold northwesterly winds will add to the chill, making winter clothing necessary throughout the weekend.
Wardrobe Recap:
- October 5: Heavy coat, gloves, and boots for snow showers.
- October 6: Warm layers with a heavier jacket for frost overnight.
- October 7: Insulated winter gear, including gloves and scarves, for frosty mornings and chilly temperatures.
