A Chilly Start, but Sunshine and Double-Digit Temps Lead the Way
FORT FRANCES – WEATHER – It’s a brisk morning across Fort Frances and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, but the day is shaping up to be one of those rare spring gems — cool at dawn, but mild, bright, and full of potential by afternoon. The thermometer may have started at -3°C, but you can bet your tulips it won’t stay there for long.
Frosty Morning Gives Way to a Gorgeous Afternoon
As of 6:00 AM CDT, temperatures are sitting just shy of freezing at -2.9°C. The dew point is -4.4°C, with humidity at a moist 90%. Winds from the north-northeast are barely moving at 4 km/h, bringing the wind chill to -4°C. The barometric pressure reads 101.4 kPa and is on the decline — always a sign that weather is preparing to shuffle the deck a bit.
Today will offer a refreshing mix of sun and cloud, and the high will climb to a very spring-like 14°C. The UV index hits a moderate 5, so if you’re soaking up the rays outdoors, don’t skimp on the sunscreen — even northern sun can pack a punch this time of year.
Tonight, skies will remain partly cloudy, with the temperature dipping only to +2°C. It’s a mild overnight by northern standards — and a sure sign spring is trying to settle in for real.
Midweek Forecast: Rain Returns, Winds Join the Party
Tuesday morning starts off cloudy with a 30% chance of showers, but things turn wetter by afternoon as more consistent rain moves into the region. Winds will pick up too — expect a southeast breeze becoming gusty by late morning at 30 km/h, with gusts reaching 50. The high will settle at 11°C, and the UV index will be a moderate 4.
Rain continues into Tuesday night with a 60% chance of showers and a low of +4°C. Wednesday follows a similar rhythm with a high of 12°C and a 60% chance of more rain. Wednesday night brings a chance of rain showers or even the odd flurry as temperatures cool to around +1°C.
By Thursday, conditions improve again with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near 11°C — a solid finish to the working week.
What to Wear
Start the day with something warm — gloves and a toque aren’t overkill this morning — but layer smartly. With the sun coming out and temperatures rising to 14°C, you’ll want the option to shed your coat by midday. Keep rain gear within reach for tomorrow; it’s going to be a blustery, soggy kind of Tuesday.
Weather Trivia: Spring Extremes in Border Country
Fort Frances has seen its fair share of weather drama in April. The warmest April 21 on record hit a toasty 26.1°C in 1987, while the coldest plummeted to a wintry -14.4°C back in 1940. So today’s climb to 14°C is a comfortable middle ground — and we’ll gladly take it.
