Fort Frances weather: -16°C with wind chills of -28°C today. Flurries, frostbite risks, and clearing skies tonight. Stay warm and layered up!
Current Weather Conditions
Good morning, Fort Frances and Red Gut First Nation! At 5:00 AM CST, the temperature is sitting at -15.5°C, and while no specific weather conditions were observed at that time, it’s clear the frosty grip of winter isn’t loosening just yet. The barometric pressure is 100.8 kPa and rising, signaling stable conditions for the moment. With a humidity of 83%, the air is cold and crisp, and a gentle NNW wind at 5 km/h makes it feel like -19°C.
Today’s Forecast: Cloudy Skies and a Chance of Flurries
Mainly cloudy skies dominate today’s forecast, with a 40% chance of flurries this morning and early afternoon. The wind will pick up slightly to 15 km/h, which will drop the perceived temperature to a frigid -28°C. Frostbite risks are significant, so if you’re heading outside, dress for Arctic survival—today’s cold is no joke.
As the day winds down, expect partly cloudy skies, clearing up completely around midnight. But beware—the temperature will plunge to an icy -29°C, and with the wind chill, it’ll feel like a bone-cracking -38°C overnight. Frostbite can occur in minutes, so take precautions if you’re out late.
Thursday: Bright Skies but Brutally Cold
Thursday will be sunny, giving the illusion of warmth, but the morning wind chills will hover around -38°C before “warming up” to -27°C in the afternoon. The high for the day will only reach -18°C, so don’t ditch your layers just yet. The wind will stay calm at 15 km/h, and with a UV index of 1 (low), sunglasses might help cut the glare but won’t be a sunburn risk.
Thursday night will remain clear, with a low of -21°C, giving stargazers a perfect but frigid opportunity to enjoy the night sky—if they can brave the cold.
The Weekend Outlook: Flurries and a Bit of Warmth
Friday’s temperatures will climb slightly, with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries during the day, and a high of -9°C. The evening brings more flurries and an overnight low of -11°C, giving us a bit of relief from the extreme cold.
Saturday will see cloudy skies and a 60% chance of flurries, with daytime highs hovering around -9°C. Saturday night will cool off to -16°C, with cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries.
Historic Weather Note
On this date in Fort Frances history, the warmest January 22nd on record was a balmy 6.1°C, while the coldest was an eye-watering -44.0°C. So while today feels frosty, it’s not even in the record-breaking category for Fort Frances’ winter history!
What to Wear
Today’s wardrobe is all about layering for warmth and frostbite protection. Start with thermal base layers, add a thick sweater, and top it off with an insulated parka. A toque, scarf, mittens, and snow boots are all essential—don’t skimp on the accessories, as exposed skin can freeze quickly in these conditions. Keep hand warmers in your pockets for extra comfort if you’re outside for an extended time.
Weather Trivia for Fort Frances
Did you know Fort Frances was once home to one of the largest pulp and paper mills in North America? Winter days like today would have been prime for cutting and moving ice blocks in the olden days before refrigeration—a chilling job, to say the least!
