NetNewsLedger Weather Desk – Monday, June 23, 2025
A Blustery, Damp Start with a Bright Finish Ahead for Fort Frances & Surrounding First Nations
Residents in Fort Frances, Couchiching, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations woke to a warm but soggy morning today. A passing weather system brought drizzle, potential thunderstorms, and some gusty winds, but the good news? Clear skies are on the horizon.
Monday Forecast – From Grey to Glorious by Afternoon
As of 5:00 AM CDT, the temperature sits at a balmy 18.3°C, with 95% humidity making things feel a touch tropical. The dew point is 17.6°C, and winds from the west are clocking in at 26 km/h, gusting up to 38 km/h, likely rattling a few windows and wind chimes across the region. The barometric pressure is rising at 100.7 kPa, a sign of improving conditions.
Expect cloudy skies and a 60% chance of drizzle or showers early this morning, with a risk of a lingering thunderstorm as this unstable air mass moves out. The good news? Skies will clear this afternoon, and temperatures will climb to a high of 24°C, feeling more like 27°C with the humidex. The UV index will hit 9—very high, so lather on that sunscreen if you’re venturing outside after lunch.
Tonight and Beyond – Quiet Skies and Summer Vibes
As things calm down, the wind will ease up too—dropping to light speeds after midnight. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight and the development of fog patches as the air settles and temperatures cool to a low of 10°C.
Tuesday brings a gorgeous mainly sunny day, with fog patches clearing early. Temperatures will rise to 23°C, and the humidex will push it to a comfortable 25°C. The UV index remains dangerously high at 9, so don’t underestimate that sun even with a breeze.
Tuesday night will be clear and calm with a low of 13°C, setting the stage for increasing cloudiness Wednesday, with a daytime high of 22°C.
Wardrobe Tip:
Start your Monday with a light rain jacket or windbreaker for the drizzle and breezes. By this afternoon, swap it for your favourite sunglasses and breathable clothes. A wide-brim hat wouldn’t hurt either—with that UV index, your scalp deserves love too!
Weather Trivia:
Did you know Fort Frances holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Ontario in June? A sizzling 41.1°C was observed back in 1936 during a brutal heat wave. Today may not hit those highs, but with sun and humidity, summer’s definitely showing up.
