A warm and humid Tuesday is underway across Fort Frances and surrounding First Nations communities. Early morning showers and a possible thunderstorm will give way to cloudy skies with lingering rain chances, setting the tone for a mixed but manageable start to the week. Conditions improve sharply by midweek with sunshine and rising temperatures ahead of a wetter Friday.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

As of 6:00 AM CDT at Fort Frances:

• Temperature: 16.2°C

• Condition: Showers earlier; current observations not available

• Wind: West at 3 km/h

• Pressure: 101.7 kPa and falling

• Dew Point: 15.9°C

• Humidity: 98% — very humid

• Visibility: Not specified, but showers likely reducing it at times

Morning showers will taper off, but a 30% chance of scattered showers and a risk of thunderstorm remains for the early part of the day. Skies stay cloudy, and temperatures will rise to a high of 26°C, with a humidex of 31, making it feel warmer and stickier. The UV index is 7, so some sun protection is still advised when clouds part.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

• Daytime: A beautiful, sunny day is expected with south winds increasing to 20 km/h by late morning.

  • High: 26°C

  • Humidex: 29

  • UV Index: 8 (Very High)

• Night: Clear skies and mild.

  • Low: 16°C

Thursday, July 10, 2025

• Daytime: A mix of sun and cloud continues the warming trend.

  • High: 28°C

• Night: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers.

  • Low: 17°C

Friday, July 11, 2025

• Daytime: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.

  • High: 25°C

• Night: Rain continues with showers expected.

  • Low: 15°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today: A light rain jacket or waterproof layer is useful in case of early showers. Humidity will be high, so breathable fabrics are a must.

• Wednesday: Light summer wear with a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen. UV levels will be very high.

• Thursday to Friday: Keep a light, packable raincoat or umbrella on hand, especially into Thursday night and Friday.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
Fort Frances once recorded a single-day rainfall of 87.6 mm in July 1968, one of the highest daily summer totals for the region. Though not a frequent occurrence, summer storms in this part of Northwestern Ontario can produce intense localized downpours.