Terrace Bay and Marathon will see classic autumn weather with cool temperatures, clear skies, and the likelihood of frost. Winds will remain light, and temperatures will drop steadily in the evenings, creating frosty conditions in the mornings.
Here is your detailed forecast for October 8, 9, and 10, 2024, including current weather conditions, barometric pressure, and wind forecasts.
Current Conditions
As of October 8, Terrace Bay is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a current temperature of 6°C. Marathon is slightly cooler at 5°C under similar conditions. Winds are light in both communities at 10 km/h from the northwest. Barometric pressure is stable, with readings around 1020 hPa in both areas, indicating calm and settled weather.
Terrace Bay and Marathon Weather Forecast
- October 8, 2024: Partly cloudy skies will clear gradually through the day, bringing some sunny periods in the afternoon. The temperature will peak at 9°C in Terrace Bay and 8°C in Marathon. Winds will remain light from the northwest at 10-15 km/h. By the evening, temperatures will drop sharply to 1°C in Terrace Bay and 0°C in Marathon, leading to frost overnight and into the morning of October 9.
- October 9, 2024: Expect clear skies for most of the day, with plenty of sunshine. Daytime highs will reach 8°C in Terrace Bay and 7°C in Marathon. Winds will shift slightly to the north but remain light at around 10 km/h. Overnight lows will drop to -1°C in both communities, leading to widespread frost by the morning of October 10.
- October 10, 2024: Mostly sunny skies will persist, but temperatures will remain cool. Highs will be around 7°C in Terrace Bay and 6°C in Marathon. Winds will continue to be light from the north at 10 km/h. As evening approaches, temperatures will once again fall, reaching lows of -2°C, making for another frosty morning.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Residents in Terrace Bay and Marathon should dress in medium-weight jackets during the day and switch to heavier coats, gloves, and scarves for the mornings and evenings, when frost is expected. Layering will be essential to handle the chilly mornings and cooler evenings.
Weather Trivia: Terrace Bay and Marathon often experience early frost in October, but the record earliest snowfall occurred in Marathon on October 4, 1995, when 5 cm of snow blanketed the area unexpectedly.
Summary
Both Terrace Bay and Marathon will experience cool, crisp autumn weather with clear skies and frosty mornings throughout October 8, 9, and 10. Daytime highs will range from 6°C to 9°C, while overnight lows will dip to 0°C and below, ensuring frost each morning. Winds will remain light, making for calm conditions.
Wardrobe Recap: Medium-weight jackets during the day, heavier coats and gloves for frosty mornings and evenings, and layered clothing to adjust to the cooler temperatures.
