Winter Chill Settles Over Fort Frances, Red Gut FN, Seine River, and Mine Centre
The week kicks off with cold temperatures and mostly cloudy skies across Fort Frances and the surrounding areas. A mix of light flurries and the potential for freezing drizzle will keep road conditions tricky, while brisk wind chills add to the frosty feel.
Current Conditions
At 5:00 AM CST, Fort Frances reported a temperature of -7.6°C under cloudy skies. The dew point is -8.8°C, with humidity at 91%, making the air feel damp and chilly. Winds are from the north-northeast at 11 km/h, creating a wind chill of -13°C. The barometric pressure is 102.0 kPa and rising, indicating stable weather conditions.
Today’s Forecast
Mainly cloudy skies are expected today, with a 30% chance of flurries this morning and a slight risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h. The high will reach -5°C, though wind chills will make it feel closer to -13°C throughout the day.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies will dominate the evening, with fog patches developing overnight. The low will drop to -14°C, and the wind chill will intensify, making it feel like a brisk -20°C.
Christmas Week Outlook
- Tuesday, Dec 24: Cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries by late morning and afternoon. Morning fog patches will dissipate as winds shift southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. High near -4°C, with wind chills of -22°C in the morning and -7°C by afternoon.
- Wednesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): A mix of sun and cloud with a high of -2°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: Partly sunny skies and a high of 0°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers and a high of +2°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Stay warm by layering up with a thick winter coat, gloves, and a hat. A scarf and thermal base layers will help combat the wind chill, especially in the evening when temperatures feel significantly colder.
Weather Trivia
Fort Frances has seen a wide range of temperatures on December 23. The record high was 5.5°C in 1994, while the record low plunged to -35.6°C in 1983. Quite the festive spread!
