THUNDER BAY – Weather – As November transitions into December, Northern Ontario’s First Nation communities are experiencing typical early winter conditions. Here’s a detailed weather forecast for Marten Falls, Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn), Fort Hope, Sachigo Lake, KI (Big Trout Lake), Sandy Lake, Pikangikum, Cat Lake, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga (Lansdowne House), Summer Beaver, Peawanuck, and Attawapiskat for November 29, 30, and December 1, 2024.
Marten Falls:
Currently, Marten Falls is experiencing cloudy conditions with a temperature of -4°C. The barometric pressure is steady at 1021 hPa, with northwest winds at 15 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:48 AM, and sunset at 4:35 PM.
On November 29, expect periods of snow accumulating an additional 3–6 cm, with a high of -1°C and a low of -4°C. November 30 brings cloudy skies with light snow in the afternoon, adding up to 1 cm, with a high of -2°C and a low of -4°C. December 1 will see cloudy conditions with a couple of snow showers, a high of -2°C, and a low of -11°C.
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn):
Fort Severn is currently cloudy at 0°C, with a barometric pressure of 1018 hPa and northwest winds at 20 km/h. Sunrise is at 8:30 AM, and sunset at 4:00 PM.
On November 29, anticipate breezy conditions with periods of wet snow, accumulating an additional 3–6 cm, with a high of 0°C and a low of -1°C. November 30 will be breezy with snow, adding another 2–4 cm, with a high of 0°C and a low of -3°C. December 1 brings cloudy and windy conditions with snow, accumulating an additional 1–3 cm, with a high of -2°C and a low of -9°C.
Fort Hope:
Light snow is falling in Fort Hope at -6°C, with a barometric pressure of 1020 hPa and northeast winds at 15 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:55 AM, and sunset at 4:25 PM.
On November 29, expect breezy conditions with periods of snow, accumulating 3–6 cm, with a high of -4°C and a low of -6°C. November 30 will see snow at times, adding another 3–6 cm, with a high of -2°C and a low of -5°C. December 1 brings cloudy skies with a couple of snow showers, with a high of -4°C and a low of -13°C.
Sachigo Lake:
Sachigo Lake is mostly cloudy at -10°C, with a barometric pressure of 1019 hPa and light northwest winds. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM, and sunset at 4:15 PM.
On November 29, expect low clouds with breezy conditions and a little snow, accumulating up to 1 cm, with a high of -5°C and a low of -6°C. November 30 will be considerably cloudy, with a high of -5°C and a low of -12°C. December 1 brings low clouds, with a high of -10°C and a low of -18°C.
KI (Big Trout Lake):
Currently, Big Trout Lake is mostly cloudy at -8°C, with a barometric pressure of 1017 hPa and northwest winds at 10 km/h. Sunrise is at 8:05 AM, and sunset at 4:20 PM.
On November 29, anticipate low clouds and breezy conditions with snow, accumulating an additional 2–4 cm, with a high of -2°C and a low of -4°C. November 30 will be cloudy, with a high of -3°C and a low of -8°C. December 1 brings cloudy skies with flurries, with a high of -7°C and a low of -15°C.
Sandy Lake:
Sandy Lake is mostly cloudy at -11°C, with a barometric pressure of 1016 hPa and light northwest winds. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM, and sunset at 4:25 PM.
On November 29, expect breezy conditions with a little snow at times and little or no accumulation, with a high of -7°C and a low of -8°C. November 30 will be cloudy, with a high of -4°C and a low of -11°C. December 1 brings cloudy skies with a couple of flurries, with a high of -8°C and a low of -16°C.
Pikangikum:
Pikangikum is mostly cloudy at -10°C, with a barometric pressure of 1018 hPa and calm winds. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset at 4:30 PM.
On November 29, anticipate low clouds and breezy conditions with snow at times, accumulating an additional 1–3 cm, with a high of -8°C and a low of -10°C. November 30 will be cloudy with a little snow, adding up to 1 cm, with a high of -4°C and a low of -11°C. December 1 brings low clouds and cold conditions with a couple of flurries, with a high of -10°C and a low of -17°C.
Cat Lake:
Cat Lake is mostly cloudy at -10°C, with a barometric pressure of 1017 hPa and light northwest winds. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM, and sunset at 4:30 PM.
On November 29, expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional light snow flurries, accumulating less than 1 cm, with a high of -7°C and a low of -11°C. November 30 will bring overcast conditions, with light snow accumulating up to 1 cm, a high of -6°C, and a low of -12°C. By December 1, cloudy skies with intermittent flurries are forecast, with a high of -8°C and a low of -15°C.
Kasabonika Lake:
Kasabonika Lake is currently overcast at -9°C, with a barometric pressure of 1019 hPa and calm winds. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM, and sunset at 4:15 PM.
On November 29, expect overcast skies with light snow flurries throughout the day, accumulating up to 2 cm, with a high of -7°C and a low of -10°C. November 30 will bring continued cloudy conditions, with a high of -6°C and a low of -13°C. By December 1, anticipate cloudy skies and occasional flurries, with a high of -9°C and a low of -17°C.
Neskantaga (Lansdowne House):
Neskantaga is overcast with a current temperature of -9°C. Winds are light, and the barometric pressure is steady at 1017 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:20 AM, and sunset at 4:20 PM.
On November 29, expect light snow showers adding up to 2 cm, with a high of -7°C and a low of -10°C. November 30 will bring overcast skies and breezy conditions, with a high of -5°C and a low of -11°C. December 1 will feature occasional flurries and mostly cloudy conditions, with a high of -8°C and a low of -14°C.
Summer Beaver:
Summer Beaver is partly cloudy at -12°C, with calm winds and a barometric pressure of 1016 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:30 AM, and sunset at 4:20 PM.
On November 29, expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of snow late in the evening, with a high of -8°C and a low of -13°C. November 30 will bring light snow flurries and overcast skies, with a high of -6°C and a low of -14°C. By December 1, expect a mix of sun and clouds with occasional flurries, with a high of -8°C and a low of -17°C.
Peawanuck:
Peawanuck is mostly cloudy at -13°C, with northwest winds at 15 km/h and a barometric pressure of 1015 hPa. The wind chill makes it feel like -21°C. Sunrise is at 8:40 AM, and sunset at 3:50 PM.
On November 29, expect occasional light snow flurries, with a high of -9°C and a low of -14°C. November 30 will bring cloudy skies and a high of -8°C, dropping to -15°C overnight. By December 1, anticipate light snow showers with a high of -10°C and a low of -17°C.
Attawapiskat:
Attawapiskat is currently overcast with light snow and a temperature of -11°C. Winds are calm, and the barometric pressure stands at 1018 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:30 AM, and sunset at 3:55 PM.
On November 29, expect intermittent snow flurries with little accumulation, a high of -9°C, and a low of -13°C. November 30 will bring mostly cloudy skies with light snow flurries, with a high of -8°C and a low of -14°C. By December 1, expect cloudy skies with intermittent snow showers, with a high of -9°C and a low of -15°C.
Weather Highlights Across Northern Ontario
A mix of overcast skies, light snow, and breezy conditions will dominate the weather across Northern Ontario communities through the weekend. Fort Severn is under a Snow Squall Watch, with localized heavy snow and poor visibility expected near Hudson Bay. Roads in affected areas may become impassable, and residents should monitor weather updates closely.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Warm winter clothing, including insulated jackets, snow boots, hats, and gloves, is essential for all communities. For regions like Fort Severn and Peawanuck, face coverings and windproof layers are recommended to handle wind chills as low as -21°C.
