Thunder Bay – WEATHER – As December settles in, Northwestern Ontario braces for a series of wintry conditions across its communities. Here’s a detailed weather forecast for December 2 through December 4, 2024, covering Kenora, Dryden, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake, Red Lake, Ear Falls, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, and Armstrong.
There are no weather alerts or warnings this morning for the region. The OPP are updating on the highway conditions on Highway 11 further south.
Kenora
Current Conditions: Kenora is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of -11°C. The barometric pressure stands at 1021 hPa, accompanied by southeast winds blowing at 12 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:26 AM, and sunset at 4:37 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Cloudy skies with light snow developing late in the evening. High near 0°C.
- December 3: Clearing skies with evening flurries. High of -6°C, low of -12°C.
- December 4: Overcast with light snow expected in the afternoon. High of -5°C.
Dryden
Current Conditions: Dryden reports overcast skies with a temperature of -9°C. The barometric pressure is at 1020 hPa, with east-southeast winds at 10 km/h. Sunrise occurs at 7:30 AM, and sunset at 4:40 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Overcast with light snow in the morning, tapering off by afternoon. High of -3°C.
- December 3: Partly cloudy with a chance of flurries in the evening. High of -5°C, low of -11°C.
- December 4: Cloudy with intermittent snow showers. High of -4°C.
Fort Frances
Current Conditions: Fort Frances is under cloudy skies at -8°C. The barometric pressure reads 1018 hPa, with southeast winds at 15 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:35 AM, and sunset at 4:45 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Cloudy with periods of snow, accumulating up to 2 cm. High of -2°C.
- December 3: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. High of -4°C, low of -10°C.
- December 4: Overcast with light snow in the afternoon. High of -3°C.
Atikokan
Current Conditions: Atikokan experiences mostly cloudy conditions at -10°C. The barometric pressure is 1019 hPa, with east winds at 12 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:40 AM, and sunset at 4:50 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Cloudy with light snow in the morning. High of -4°C.
- December 3: Partly sunny with a chance of evening flurries. High of -5°C, low of -12°C.
- December 4: Cloudy with snow showers likely. High of -4°C.
Sioux Lookout
Current Conditions: Sioux Lookout reports overcast skies at -12°C. The barometric pressure stands at 1022 hPa, with southeast winds at 10 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:45 AM, and sunset at 4:35 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Cloudy with light snow in the afternoon. High of -5°C.
- December 3: Mostly cloudy with evening flurries possible. High of -6°C, low of -13°C.
- December 4: Overcast with snow showers. High of -5°C.
Pickle Lake
Current Conditions: Pickle Lake is under cloudy skies at -13°C. The barometric pressure reads 1023 hPa, with east-southeast winds at 8 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset at 4:30 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Overcast with light snow in the evening. High of -6°C.
- December 3: Partly cloudy with a chance of flurries. High of -7°C, low of -14°C.
- December 4: Cloudy with snow showers likely. High of -6°C.
Red Lake
Current Conditions: Red Lake experiences mostly cloudy skies at -11°C. The barometric pressure is 1021 hPa, with southeast winds at 10 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:48 AM, and sunset at 4:33 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Cloudy with light snow in the morning. High of -4°C.
- December 3: Mostly cloudy with evening flurries. High of -5°C, low of -12°C.
- December 4: Overcast with snow showers expected. High of -4°C.
Ear Falls
Current Conditions: Ear Falls is under overcast skies at -10°C. The barometric pressure stands at 1020 hPa, with east winds at 12 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset at 4:32 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Cloudy with light snow developing in the afternoon, with a high of -4°C.
- December 3: Mostly cloudy skies with evening flurries likely. Highs will reach -5°C, with lows dropping to -12°C.
- December 4: Overcast conditions with snow showers expected. Highs will hover around -4°C.
Nipigon
Current Conditions: Nipigon is currently experiencing mostly clear skies with a temperature of -12°C. The barometric pressure is at 1022 hPa, with southeast winds at 10 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:40 AM, and sunset at 4:40 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Expect overcast skies with snow showers in the afternoon. Highs will be near -5°C.
- December 3: Partly cloudy with a chance of flurries. Highs will reach -6°C, with lows dipping to -14°C.
- December 4: Cloudy conditions with light snow showers. Highs will be around -5°C.
Terrace Bay
Current Conditions: Terrace Bay reports mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of -10°C. The barometric pressure is at 1020 hPa, with east winds at 15 km/h. Sunrise is at 7:35 AM, and sunset at 4:35 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Overcast skies with intermittent snow expected by evening. Highs will be near -4°C.
- December 3: Partly cloudy with evening flurries likely. Highs will reach -5°C, with lows falling to -12°C.
- December 4: Expect cloudy skies with occasional light snow. Highs will be around -4°C.
Armstrong
Current Conditions: Armstrong is under clear skies with a temperature of -13°C. The barometric pressure is at 1024 hPa, with calm winds. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset at 4:45 PM.
Forecast:
- December 2: Overcast with light snow developing late in the day. Highs will be near -6°C.
- December 3: Partly cloudy with a chance of flurries in the evening. Highs will reach -7°C, with lows dipping to -15°C.
- December 4: Cloudy with snow showers expected throughout the day. Highs will be around -5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Residents across Northwestern Ontario are advised to bundle up with warm, layered clothing, heavy coats, and insulated boots to handle the sub-zero temperatures and frequent snow showers. Gloves, scarves, and hats are essential to combat the wind chill, especially during early mornings and evenings.
Weather Trivia
Northwestern Ontario communities like Nipigon and Terrace Bay are known for their scenic landscapes along Lake Superior, which often become blanketed in snow by December, creating picturesque winter scenes. Fun fact: Red Lake, the self-proclaimed “Norwegian Bay of the North,” experiences some of the coldest wind chills in the region due to its exposure to Arctic air masses.
