A Chilly Morning with a Chance of Flurries and Freezing Drizzle
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation – WEATHER – Fort Frances and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation are starting the weekend on the wintry side, despite the calendar promising spring. As of 6:00 AM, the temperature is sitting at -1.5°C, with a wind chill of -5°C thanks to a west-northwest breeze blowing at 11 km/h. Humidity sits at a moderate 83%, and with a dew point of -3.9°C, there’s just enough moisture in the air to support a few stubborn flurries.
This morning comes with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle, a classic spring combo that can make sidewalks and windshields a bit treacherous. The barometric pressure is at 101.8 kPa and rising—good news for those looking forward to better weather later in the day.
Conditions will improve by this afternoon as skies begin to clear and winds shift, easing up from 20 km/h to light speeds later this morning. The temperature will climb to a high of 8°C, which may feel practically tropical after the frosty start. The UV index is at 3, a moderate level—so sunglasses might finally get some use again.
Clear and Cold Tonight with That Familiar Spring Bite
Skies clear completely tonight, setting the stage for a beautiful but cold evening. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will fall to -6°C. The wind chill will dip to -10°C overnight—so if you’re venturing out for some evening stargazing or just making a late-night snack run, bundle up like it’s still February.
Sunday Looks Like the Real Deal: Sunny and 16°C
Sunday brings the kind of weather that puts a little spring in your step—literally. Expect full sunshine and a big warm-up. The morning will still be chilly, with a wind chill around -10°C, but once the sun kicks in and the wind shifts to the south at 30 km/h (gusting to 50), temperatures will jump to a high of 16°C. The UV index will be moderate at 5, so a little SPF and a lot of smiles will be in order.
Cloudy periods will return overnight, but the temperature stays mild with a low of +1°C—practically tropical compared to the recent string of below-freezing nights.
Bright Start to the Week Before Clouds Return
Monday looks like another beautiful day, with a mix of sun and cloud and temperatures holding strong at 16°C. Overnight skies will clear, and it’ll stay mild with a low of +3°C.
Tuesday brings more clouds, with a high of 12°C and a low of +2°C. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain Tuesday night, so you might want to keep the umbrella nearby—just in case.
What to Wear
Today calls for layered warmth: a windbreaker over a fleece, gloves for the early hours, and water-resistant footwear if you’re out during the morning drizzle risk. By afternoon, you might be shedding a layer. Sunday is all about dressing for change—warm in the morning, but you’ll want something breathable by the afternoon when it starts feeling like real spring.
Weather Trivia: From Ice to Almost Summer
Fort Frances has seen some wild swings on April 19. The warmest ever recorded was a summery 26.7°C in 1987, while the coldest was a frosty -12.2°C in 1959. Today’s forecast is sitting nicely in the middle of those extremes, but Sunday’s 16°C could make a strong case for patio season—at least until the clouds wander back in next week.
