Fort Hope – WEATHER – Residents of Fort Hope are waking to a damp and breezy morning as wildfire smoke lingers over the region. The temperature remains cool with intermittent rain and reduced visibility, highlighting ongoing air quality concerns. Winds are expected to pick up, pushing the smoke and scattered showers across the Lansdowne House area.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
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Location: Lansdowne House Airport (Fort Hope)
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Time: 6:46 AM EDT, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Temperature: 6.7°C
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Dew Point: 5.8°C
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Humidity: 94%
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Wind: West 13 km/h, gusting to 30 km/h
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Pressure: 100.8 kPa
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Visibility: 5 km (Reduced due to light rain and smoke)
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Sky: Light rain with cloudy conditions
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Air Quality: Local smoke remains present, potentially affecting sensitive groups.
Forecast Summary
Wednesday, June 11
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Conditions: Cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering showers. Local wildfire smoke reducing air quality and visibility.
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Wind: Becoming northwest 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h.
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Temperature: Holding steady near 10°C.
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UV Index: 4 – Moderate (sun protection recommended during clear breaks).
Tonight
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Conditions: Continued cloudiness with a 40% chance of showers. Local smoke persists.
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Wind: Northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40, becoming light near midnight.
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Low: +2°C
Extended Weather Outlook
Thursday, June 12
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Morning: Mainly cloudy skies transitioning to sunshine by late morning.
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High: 14°C
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UV Index: 6 – High
Thursday Night
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Conditions: Cloudy periods.
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Low: +2°C
Friday, June 13
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Conditions: Bright sunshine and warmer temperatures.
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High: 19°C
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Night: Clear skies, low of 6°C.
Saturday, June 14
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Conditions: A warm and pleasant day with a mix of sun and cloud.
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High: 24°C
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Night: Cloudy periods, low of 8°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Morning: A waterproof jacket and warm layers are essential for the drizzle and cool wind.
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Afternoon: Continue wearing a light jacket; temperatures stay near 10°C.
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Evening: Bundle up for a crisp night with temperatures near freezing.
Weather Trivia
Did You Know? Fort Hope, located in Northern Ontario, sits near the Albany River system and often sees some of Ontario’s longest periods of wildfire haze during dry summers. The surrounding boreal forest is both a vital natural resource and a major wildfire risk zone.
