Northern Ontario Indigenous Communities Weather Outlook: November 25-26, 2024

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The light dusting of snow gets airborne in Pikangikum as the North Star Air Basler BT-67 lands.
The light dusting of snow gets airborne in Pikangikum as the North Star Air Basler BT-67 lands.

THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – As we transition into the last week of November, Northern Ontario First Nation communities are experiencing typical late-autumn weather patterns.

Here are detailed forecasts for Marten Falls, Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn), Fort Hope, Sachigo Lake, Big Trout Lake, Sandy Lake, Pikangikum, Cat Lake, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga (Lansdowne House), Summer Beaver, Peawanuck, and Attawapiskat for November 25 and 26, 2024.

Marten Falls

Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of -3°C (27°F). Winds are light, and the barometric pressure is steady at 101.5 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Cloudy with periods of snow, accumulating 2-4 cm. High of -2°C (29°F) and a low of -4°C (25°F). Winds from the northwest at 15 km/h.
  • November 26: Overcast with occasional snow showers. High of -2°C (29°F) and a low of -5°C (24°F). Winds from the north at 10 km/h.

Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn)

Current Conditions: Cloudy with a temperature of -3°C (26°F). Winds are breezy from the northeast at 20 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 100.8 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Breezy with cloudy skies and occasional snow, mainly later in the day, accumulating up to 1 cm. High of -2°C (29°F) and a low of -3°C (26°F).
  • November 26: Cloudy and breezy with occasional snow and flurries, mainly early, accumulating up to an additional cm. High of -1°C (30°F) and a low of -3°C (27°F).

Fort Hope

Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy with a temperature of -4°C (25°F). Winds are calm, and the barometric pressure reads 101.2 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Snow in the morning, accumulating an additional 1-3 cm; otherwise, cloudy. High of -3°C (27°F) and a low of -5°C (24°F).
  • November 26: Low clouds with a couple of snow showers. High of -2°C (28°F) and a low of -6°C (22°F).

Sachigo Lake

Current Conditions: Cloudy with a temperature of -6°C (20°F). Winds are light from the northwest at 10 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 101.0 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Periods of snow, accumulating 2-4 cm. High of -4°C (24°F) and a low of -6°C (21°F).
  • November 26: Cloudy skies. High of -4°C (24°F) and a low of -8°C (18°F).

Big Trout Lake

Current Conditions: Cloudy with a temperature of -6°C (21°F). Winds are from the west at 15 km/h, and the barometric pressure is steady at 100.9 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Cloudy with snow, accumulating an additional 1-3 cm. High of -4°C (25°F) and a low of -5°C (23°F).
  • November 26: Low clouds. High of -3°C (26°F) and a low of -5°C (22°F).

Sandy Lake

Current Conditions: Light snow with a temperature of -7°C (19°F). Winds are calm, and the barometric pressure reads 101.3 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: A bit of snow in the morning, accumulating up to an additional cm; otherwise, considerable cloudiness. High of -4°C (25°F) and a low of -6°C (22°F).
  • November 26: Cloudy skies. High of -4°C (25°F) and a low of -8°C (18°F).

Pikangikum

Current Conditions: Cloudy with a temperature of -5°C (24°F). Winds are light from the northeast at 10 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 101.1 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: A bit of morning snow, accumulating a coating to 1 cm; otherwise, cloudy. High of -3°C (27°F) and a low of -5°C (22°F).
  • November 26: Low clouds. High of -4°C (25°F) and a low of -8°C (18°F).

Cat Lake

Current Conditions: Cloudy with a temperature of -6°C (22°F). Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h, and the barometric pressure reads 100.7 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Snow in the morning, accumulating an additional 2-4 cm; otherwise, cloudy. High of -4°C (26°F) and a low of -6°C (21°F).
  • November 26: Remaining cloudy. High of -4°C (25°F) and a low of -8°C (18°F).

Kasabonika Lake

Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy with a temperature of -6°C (22°F). Winds are light from the west at 10 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 100.9 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Snow expected in the morning, accumulating 1-3 cm before tapering off. The high will be -4°C (25°F), and the low will settle at -7°C (19°F). Winds will be from the northwest at 10-15 km/h.
  • November 26: A mostly overcast day, with lingering flurries possible early on. Temperatures will reach a high of -5°C (23°F) and dip to -8°C (18°F) overnight. Light northerly winds will prevail.

Neskantaga (Lansdowne House)

Current Conditions: Cloudy skies dominate, with a temperature of -5°C (23°F). Winds are calm, and the barometric pressure is steady at 101.0 kPa. Humidity levels hover around 82%.

Forecast:

  • November 25: A cloudy day with intermittent snow expected, adding 2-4 cm of fresh accumulation by evening. Highs will reach -3°C (27°F), and lows will drop to -6°C (21°F). Winds will be light from the northwest.
  • November 26: Overcast conditions will persist, with occasional flurries possible. The high will be -4°C (25°F), and the low will touch -7°C (19°F). Northerly winds will remain calm.

Summer Beaver

Current Conditions: A chilly morning at -7°C (19°F), with light snow flurries passing through. Winds are calm, and the barometric pressure measures 101.2 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Snow showers will taper off by midday, with cloudy conditions dominating afterward. The high temperature will be -5°C (23°F), with an overnight low of -7°C (19°F). Winds will shift from the west at 10-15 km/h.
  • November 26: Overcast skies continue, with scattered flurries likely during the early hours. Temperatures will range from a high of -4°C (24°F) to a low of -8°C (18°F).

Peawanuck

Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature of -8°C (18°F). Winds are moderate from the northwest at 20 km/h, and the barometric pressure is 100.8 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Cold and breezy with periods of light snow. Snowfall accumulation will be minimal, around 1-2 cm. Highs will reach -5°C (23°F), with lows at -7°C (19°F). Winds from the northwest will sustain speeds of 15-25 km/h.
  • November 26: Breezy conditions will persist under mostly cloudy skies, with a high of -4°C (24°F) and a low of -8°C (18°F). Winds will ease slightly by evening.

Attawapiskat

Current Conditions: Cloudy skies and brisk conditions at -7°C (19°F). Winds are from the northwest at 15 km/h, with a barometric pressure of 100.6 kPa.

Forecast:

  • November 25: Periods of snow expected in the morning, adding up to 2 cm of accumulation. The high will be -4°C (25°F), and the low will dip to -6°C (21°F). Winds will remain steady from the northwest.
  • November 26: Overcast with a few flurries lingering throughout the day. Temperatures will climb to a high of -3°C (27°F), with an overnight low of -7°C (19°F). Winds will shift to the north at 10-15 km/h.

Wardrobe Suggestions

Pack on the layers! Thermal clothing, insulated parkas, hats, and gloves are essential for staying warm in these frosty conditions. Waterproof boots with good traction will come in handy as snow accumulates in many areas. A scarf or balaclava will help protect against biting winds, especially in Peawanuck and Fort Severn.


Weather Trivia

Did you know that Fort Severn is Canada’s northernmost community in Ontario? It’s so far north that during this time of year, daylight hours are just over six, with sunrise around 9:00 AM and sunset by 3:30 PM. The community’s unique location along Hudson Bay makes it prone to strong winds and chilly maritime conditions, even in autumn!

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