Sunday Brings Sunshine and a Spring Tease
Fort Frances starts March Break with mild 9°C weather, but rain turns to snow Monday night. Colder temps return midweek.
Fort Frances and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation are kicking off March Break with an unseasonably mild morning at 2°C. Humidity is sitting at 72%, and winds are light from the southwest at 8 km/h. The barometric pressure is at 100.5 kPa and falling, meaning a shift in weather is on the way.
Today, expect mainly sunny skies turning into a mix of sun and clouds by mid-morning. Winds will pick up from the west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, so it might feel a little brisk despite the warming trend. The afternoon high will climb to a delightful 9°C—a perfect day to get outside and soak in some sunshine! The UV index is moderate at 3, so sunglasses and a bit of sunscreen wouldn’t hurt.
Tonight, clouds will increase early in the evening, and winds will settle down, becoming light overnight. The temperature will drop to -3°C, but with a wind chill of -6°C, it’ll feel a bit colder.
March Break Outlook: A Little Bit of Everything
Monday: Mild, Then Rain Moves In
Monday starts with a mix of sun and clouds, keeping the pleasant streak going. However, rain will begin by late afternoon as winds pick up again, shifting west at 30 km/h. Temperatures will once again reach 9°C, but the morning will feel like -7°C with the wind chill.
Monday night, the rain will transition to snow, with a 60% chance of snowfall overnight as temperatures drop to -8°C. Be prepared for some slick roads Tuesday morning.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Back to Winter
Tuesday will be much colder, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of only -6°C—a drastic shift from Monday’s spring-like conditions. The night will remain cloudy, with a low of -9°C.
Wednesday brings a 40% chance of flurries or rain showers, with a slight warm-up to +3°C. The night stays cloudy with a low of -6°C.
Thursday & Friday: Spring Tries Again
Thursday will be cloudy with a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries, with temperatures climbing to 7°C. Thursday night, the chance of precipitation rises to 60%, meaning some areas will see rain while others get snow, depending on temperatures.
Friday looks even warmer, with a high of 10°C and a 40% chance of showers. However, by Friday night, expect periods of rain or snow with temperatures hovering around 0°C.
What to Wear?
Today and Monday will feel spring-like, so lighter jackets and layers will work well in the afternoons. However, the chilly morning wind chills mean a hat and gloves might still be necessary early on. By Tuesday and Wednesday, full winter gear is back in play, with insulated jackets, boots, and gloves needed. If you’re planning travel for March Break, be prepared for rain, snow, and big temperature swings!
Fort Frances Weather Trivia: March’s Temperature Mood Swings
Fort Frances has seen some wild March weather over the years. The warmest March 9th on record was a balmy 15.4°C in 2000, while the coldest was a teeth-chattering -35.0°C in 1962. Compared to those extremes, today’s 9°C feels pretty comfortable!
