Weather Forecast for Wasaho Cree Nation – A Chilly Hold on Spring
Misty, Cold, and Yes… a Few Flurries
Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn Airport) – Thursday, May 22, 2025: Spring may be making its presence known across much of Ontario, but up here in Wasaho Cree Nation, winter is still hanging around like that guest who missed the memo. As of 5:24 AM, it’s a frigid -3.7°C with mist clinging to the air and visibility sitting at 10 km. Winds from the north-northeast at 17 km/h are making it feel like -9°C — so yes, if your face hurts, it’s probably still winter up here.
The barometric pressure is high at 103.1 kPa, which generally signals calm and stable weather, though the chill in the air has other ideas. This morning brings a 30% chance of flurries, just in case you thought you could stow the snow boots. Skies will become a mix of sun and cloud, and the northeast winds will strengthen to 30 km/h, adding bite to an already bracing morning.
We’ll warm up slightly to a high of +2°C, but even that comes with a wind chill of -10°C this morning, so you might not feel the “plus” in that temperature for a while. The UV index is 5, so if you’re outside — yes, even in the cold — the sun can still do some damage.
Cold and Windy Tonight
Tonight, expect increasing cloudiness early this evening, with winds continuing from the north at 30 km/h, before tapering off late. The overnight low will be -2°C, and with the breeze, it’ll feel more like -7°C. Don’t be surprised if you hear the crunch of frost underfoot when you step out tomorrow morning.
A Chilly but Slowly Improving Weekend
Friday stays mainly cloudy, with winds becoming northeast at 20 km/h and a high of only +3°C. That morning wind chill of -8°C means layers will be your best friend once again. Friday night stays cloudy, and temperatures hover around zero.
Saturday holds on to the cloudy skies with a slightly warmer high of +4°C, and Saturday night clears up, finally dipping to -1°C under frost-friendly skies. It’s not quite time to bring out the patio chairs yet.
What to Wear?
Bundle up — and we mean it. A heavy jacket, gloves, toque, and scarf are all still fair game up here. The wind chill makes the air feel considerably colder than the numbers suggest, and frostbite remains a possibility with any prolonged exposure in the early morning.
Historic Temperatures for May 22
Wasaho Cree Nation has a long history of late-season cold. While no specific record data is posted for today, it’s not uncommon for May lows to dip well below freezing, and this morning’s -4°C is certainly not unusual for the James Bay coast.
Subarctic Weather Trivia
Did you know that Fort Severn is Ontario’s northernmost community? Located on the coast of Hudson Bay, its climate is classified as subarctic, meaning spring tends to show up fashionably late. So, while southern Ontario breaks out the lawn chairs, folks here are still scanning the skies for flurries.
