Today’s Wintry Conditions
Red Lake and Ear Falls are starting the day under light freezing drizzle, with a temperature of -12°C and a wind chill making it feel like -14°C. Humidity is high at 91%, contributing to the icy feel. Winds from the south-southwest are light at 4 km/h, and visibility is excellent at 24 km despite the drizzle.
Cloudy skies will persist throughout the day, with a 40% chance of flurries lingering in the morning and a risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, with a high temperature of -10°C. However, wind chills will make it feel like -20°C this morning and -13°C this afternoon, so bundle up if you’re venturing outdoors.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy and Colder
Tonight will bring partly cloudy skies and a low of -17°C. Wind chills will hover around -14°C this evening, dropping to -20°C overnight, making it a cold night perfect for staying indoors with a warm drink. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, keeping conditions calm but frosty.
Monday: A Brighter Outlook
Monday will start off chilly, with morning wind chills feeling like -21°C, but skies will clear by the afternoon. The high will reach -10°C, with an afternoon wind chill of -13°C, giving a brighter but still brisk winter day. Monday night will bring cloudy periods with a low of -11°C.
Looking Ahead
Tuesday through Thursday offers a gradual warm-up, with highs climbing to -7°C on Tuesday, -4°C on Wednesday, and -2°C on Thursday. Expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout, with overnight lows steadily improving from -9°C to -4°C.
Wardrobe Tips
With freezing drizzle and wind chills, waterproof boots and a sturdy parka are must-haves today. Add gloves, a scarf, and a hat to stay warm and dry. Tonight’s deeper cold calls for even thicker layers.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Red Lake’s record low for December 22 was -39.9°C, set in 1963. Meanwhile, the highest temperature recorded on this date was a mild 2.8°C in 2011. Northern Ontario weather knows how to keep us guessing!
