🌧️ Rain on the way today, strong winds Thanksgiving Monday, and a sharp fall in temperatures early next week
KI – WEATHER – Residents of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (Big Trout Lake) are waking to mild but cloudy conditions this Sunday morning, with temperatures near 11°C and gusty south winds.
Periods of rain will arrive by midday, marking the beginning of a wet and windy Thanksgiving system that will push through Northern Ontario tonight and Monday. A sharp cold front will bring a drop in temperature and even a chance of flurries by Tuesday morning.
🌤 Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT – Big Trout Lake Airport)
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Temperature: 10.9°C
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Dew Point: 6.5°C
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Humidity: 74%
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Wind: SSW 18 km/h, gusting to 30 km/h
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Pressure: 100.6 kPa
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Condition: Cloudy
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Visibility: 16 km
Sunday, October 12 Forecast
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Morning: Cloudy with a 40% chance of light showers.
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Afternoon: Periods of rain beginning near noon.
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Wind: South 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h.
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High: 13°C
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UV Index: 1 (low)
Tonight
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Cloudy with scattered showers early, then rain developing overnight.
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Wind: Southeast 20 km/h.
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Temperature: Steady near 13°C.
🌧️ Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving Day
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Rain ending near noon, followed by cloudy skies and lingering showers.
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Wind: South 20 km/h gusting to 50, becoming southwest 40 gusting to 70 km/h near noon.
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Temperature: Falling to 6°C in the afternoon.
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UV Index: 1 (low)
Monday Night:
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Cloudy with a 60% chance of rain or snow.
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Windy.
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Low: 0°C
🌥️ Tuesday, October 14
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Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries.
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Windy and colder.
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High: +4°C
Tuesday Night:
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Clear.
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Low: +1°C
☀️ Wednesday, October 15
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Sunny and calmer.
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High: 9°C
Wednesday Night:
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Clear.
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Low: +2°C
🧣 Weather Highlights
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Today:
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Mild, cloudy, and damp — expect on-and-off showers before steadier rain develops by noon.
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Thanksgiving Monday:
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Rain and powerful winds dominate the day. Gusts of 70 km/h may cause power flickers and travel issues.
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Temperatures will fall quickly behind the front, turning cold and blustery by evening.
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Tuesday:
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Windy and much colder, with lingering cloud and a chance of flurries.
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Signs of winter’s approach in far northern Ontario.
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Wednesday:
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Clear skies and sunshine return, with a crisp but calm autumn feel.
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🍁 5-Day Weather Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Chance of Rain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 12 | Cloudy, rain developing | 13°C / 13°C | 60% | Mild but wet |
| Mon 13 | Rain ending, windy, cooler | 13°C → 6°C | 70% | Gusts to 70 km/h |
| Tue 14 | Cloudy, chance of flurries | +4°C / +1°C | 30% | Windy and cold |
| Wed 15 | Sunny, calm | 9°C / +2°C | 0% | Bright and dry |
| Thu 16 | Mix of sun and cloud | 8°C / 0°C | 10% | Seasonal autumn pattern |
🌾 Thanksgiving Outlook
Residents across Big Trout Lake and northern Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities should prepare for a stormy Thanksgiving Monday with strong winds and steady rain, turning colder and unsettled by Tuesday. Roads and airstrips may experience brief travel delays, particularly Monday afternoon as the front passes.
A wet and windy Thanksgiving system is set to sweep through Kitchenuhmaykoosib — prepare for falling temperatures and possible flurries before calm sunshine returns midweek. – NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
