Blustery Skies and Breezy Vibes to Kick Off Tuesday
Marten Falls, nestled along the Albany River, is waking up to a cool and mostly cloudy Tuesday. As of 8:00 AM at Ogoki Post Airport, the temperature sits at 10.7°C with a noticeable chill in the wind. Humidity is sitting at a relatively dry 67%, making the morning air feel brisk and refreshing. Visibility is a decent 16 kilometres, and the barometric pressure reads 101.7 kPa and steady.
Winds are the main character of the morning right now, blowing out of the west-northwest at 24 km/h with gusts reaching up to 39 km/h — hair-tousling and flag-flapping speeds. These winds are expected to peak around 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 before settling down later this afternoon.
Clouds will rule the skies today with a 30% chance of light showers this morning and early afternoon. The daytime high will reach just 17°C, which is a little on the cool side for late June, but not unheard of in northern Ontario. The UV index is moderate at 5, so while it’s not a full-on sunscreen day, a little protection still goes a long way.
Tonight and Midweek Forecast: Clearing the Clouds
Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers overnight. Winds will ease down from northwest 20 km/h to a light breeze after dark. Overnight temperatures will drop to a cool 7°C, so if you’re out stargazing or camping, bring an extra layer or two.
On Wednesday, the skies will open up to a more generous mix of sun and cloud. There’s still a 40% chance of showers early in the morning, but the day warms up nicely with a high of 22°C. The UV index will rise to 7, considered high, so sun protection is back in the mix. Wednesday night brings clear skies and a chilly low of just 4°C — a good night for a hoodie and maybe even a light toque.
Thursday and Friday are looking like true Northern Ontario summer gems: full sun and steadily warming temperatures. Thursday brings a sunny high of 22°C and a clear night with a low of 8°C. Friday will top out at a warm and bright 26°C, with a clear night and a low of 14°C — perfect weather for bonfires, fishing trips, or just basking in the return of summer.
What to Wear: Windbreakers Now, T-Shirts Later
Dress in layers today, starting with something wind-resistant — that breeze has a bite. Waterproof gear might be wise for the off-chance of a passing shower. By Wednesday and into the rest of the week, you can start shedding layers and embracing the t-shirts and sunglasses again.
Weather History & Marten Falls Trivia
On this day in Marten Falls’ weather history, the temperature once soared to a high of 29.3°C back in 1999. Meanwhile, the record low for June 24th dropped to a crisp 3.1°C in 1985. So, today’s high of 17°C is sitting closer to the cooler side of the scale, but things are clearly trending warmer.
Did you know? Marten Falls sits in one of the most pristine natural regions of Ontario, part of the vast boreal forest. It’s a place where weather still calls the shots — and this week, the forecast is leaning in our favour.
