Mild but Moody Start to Midweek in Rainy River District
FORT FRANCES & NIGIGOONSIMINIKAANING FIRST NATION – April 23, 2025 – As Wednesday dawns across Fort Frances and Nigigoonsiminikaaning, the sky remains a mystery—literally. The official conditions weren’t observed at 6:00 AM, but we can confirm it’s a damp and overcast start with the thermometer sitting at 2.6°C. The dew point is 1.0°C, keeping humidity high at 89%, and there’s a light south-southwest breeze at 6 km/h to help stir things up a bit. Barometric pressure is on the rise at 101.6 kPa—always a promising sign when skies are grey.
Though clouds dominate the morning, expect showers to tag along through the day, with a 60 percent chance of rain. Winds will pick up as the morning progresses, shifting southwest at 20 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h. So yes, you may need to hold on to your hat—or at least chase it down once or twice. The high will reach a mild 10°C, and the UV index hits a moderate 3—low sun risk, but not zero.
Tonight: Fog Creeps In After Light Showers
Clouds linger into the evening with a 40 percent chance of showers sticking around. As the night settles in, fog patches are expected to develop, adding a moody finish to a soggy day. Winds will ease, dropping from 20 km/h to calm by midnight. Temperatures will dip to an even 0°C, so keep your coat handy if you’re headed out late.
The Rest of the Week: From Drizzle to Dazzle
Thursday stays cloudy with those fog patches fading through the morning. We’ll get a bit warmer, with the high climbing to 13°C, and a UV index of 5—moderate, but enough to warrant a dab of sunscreen if you’re outdoors during the brighter moments. The night remains cloudy and slightly warmer than tonight, with a low of +3°C.
Friday brings a break in the gloom—expect clearing skies and a fresh, bright high of 13°C. By night, it’s clear and crisp with a low of +1°C.
Saturday is where things really turn around. Full sunshine and a beautiful high of 17°C are on tap, perfect for spring cleaning, backyard barbecuing, or getting a jump on gardening. The night remains clear with a low of +4°C, making it feel like spring is finally settling in for good.
What to Wear: Ready for Rain, Wind, and Finally… Sun
Today calls for a weatherproof outer layer and maybe a hood—you’ll want to be prepared for sudden gusts and sprinkles. As the days grow warmer and clearer, lighter layers will do, but keep that raincoat nearby for the next few cloudy nights. By the weekend, sunglasses and a smile are all you’ll need.
Rainy River Weather Trivia: Did You Know?
The warmest April 23 recorded in Fort Frances was a balmy 25.5°C in 1980—a far cry from today’s modest 10°C. And the coldest? A brisk -9.4°C, way back in 1966. So today’s middle-of-the-road weather is actually quite reasonable by local standards, even if it doesn’t feel particularly springy (yet).
