Today’s Weather Overview
Nigigoonsiminkaaning – Weather – The Grand Council Treaty #3 region is experiencing slightly cooler conditions to start Wednesday.
The morning begins with a calm 13°C in Fort Frances and surrounding First Nations. While current conditions haven’t been directly observed, all signs indicate a predominantly cloudy day influenced by steady northeasterly winds.
📋 Current Conditions – 5:00 AM CDT
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Temperature: 13.1°C
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Dew Point: 11.2°C
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Humidity: 88%
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Wind: NNE at 12 km/h
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Barometric Pressure: 102.0 kPa, Rising
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Observed at: Fort Frances
🔮 Short-Term Forecast
Today – Wednesday, July 16
Expect a mainly cloudy sky with winds from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h.
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High: 20°C
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UV Index: 6 (High)
Tonight
Skies begin to clear somewhat, becoming partly cloudy. Winds will lighten through the evening.
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Low: 8°C
📆 Extended Outlook
Thursday, July 17
A more pleasant day with a mix of sun and cloud.
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High: 22°C
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UV Index: 8 (Very High)
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Night: Clear, Low: 10°C
Friday, July 18
Cloudy conditions dominate, with a 40% chance of showers.
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High: 19°C
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Night: Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Low: 13°C
Saturday, July 19
A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of passing showers.
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High: 23°C
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Night: Clear. Low: 12°C
Sunday, July 20
A return to full sunshine is forecast.
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High: 25°C
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Night: Cloudy periods. Low: 15°C
📅 Ningodwaaswi-giizhigad, Odoongizid Giizis 16, 2025 – Aki-giizhigad Kewe-Nendamowaad (Fort Frances miinawaa Izhi-wiigwaaming Anishinaabeg)
🌤️ Mii Nongo Mayaanate’igan
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Inaabiwin: 13.1°C
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Dew point: 11.2°C
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Giiyaandamowin (Humidity): 88%
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Noodin: Giiwedinong-giizhigad 12 km/h (NNE)
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Aki Mazinibii’igan (Pressure): 102.0 kPa – Bemaadiziwin
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Izhiwebad: Ganawenwaad gimiwan (Mainly cloudy)
🌅 Nongom Giizhigad – Niizh-giizhigad
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Gashkigwaasowin, noodin gaa-giizhigad 20 km/h, gii-bimiishkakod 40 km/h.
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Gichi-inaabiwin (High): 20°C
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UV Index: 6 (Manda-noondaagozi – High)
🌙 Dibikong – Gaa-izhiwebak ningodwaaswi-giizhigad
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Gashkigwaasowinikine miinawaa zhaawanoong.
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Inaabiwin-giizhigad (Low): 8°C
📆 Mii Dash Ogimaa-niizh Ee’onigewin (Thursday–Sunday)
Niizhwaaswi-giizhigad – July 17
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Waawaashkeshi-bimaadiziwin miinawaa gamzhaawanong.
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High: 22°C
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UV Index: 8 (Gichi-noondaagozi)
🌙 Dibikad: Waaskonebii’igan – Low: 10°C
Niswi-giizhigad – July 18
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Gashkigwaasowin, 40% nagamowin.
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High: 19°C
🌙 Dibikad: Gashkigwaasowin miinawaa 40% nagamowin – Low: 13°C
Niizh-giizhigad – July 19
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Waawaashkeshi-miikana – 30% nagamowin.
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High: 23°C
🌙 Dibikad: Giiwaaweyaag – Low: 12°C
Ningodwaaswi-giizhigad – July 20
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Minjikaawan miinawaa gimiwan.
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High: 25°C
🌙 Dibikad: Gashkigwaaso biipimi – Low: 15°C
👕 Giiyaandag Miikana Ndoo-bimaadiziwin
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Gashkigwaaso-babidoowaa ningondaagozi — biindaakoojigan miina mizhakwadiz
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Zhaawanong giiwaabandaman – shikaakidaa biinaa zhaawanoong zhooshkwaadiz.
🌱 Mazina’igan Gikendaasowin
Fort Frances gaa-waapinook ge-wiigiwaag oceaning Izhe-ningichiganing Rainy Lake miinawaa waasigomaag, gii-mashkiki inaabiwin minwaadiziwin.
👕 Wardrobe Recommendations
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Today: With cool breezes and overcast skies, a light jacket or sweater is recommended.
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Tomorrow: Sunglasses and sunscreen will be essential.
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Evenings: Layers are wise as overnight lows dip into single digits mid-week.
🌱 Weather Trivia
Did you know? Fort Frances often records some of Northwestern Ontario’s warmest summer daytime highs due to its location near Rainy Lake and relatively lower elevation.






