🌧️ Wet and windy Thanksgiving system moves through the Far North — temperatures tumble midweek as fall meets early winter
WASAHO CREE NATION / Fort Severn – Weather – The weather across Wasaho Cree Nation (Fort Severn) is turning unsettled as a strong low-pressure system pushes across northern Ontario. After a mild, cloudy morning near 11°C, periods of rain will move in by midday, continuing through Thanksgiving Monday before colder, windier conditions settle in Tuesday.
This storm will bring gusty winds up to 60 km/h, rain totals near 20 mm, and the season’s first mix of rain and wet snow by Tuesday morning.
Current Conditions (as of 7:00 AM EDT – Fort Severn Airport)
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Temperature: 10.5°C
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Dew Point: 6.2°C
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Humidity: 75%
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Wind: South 22 km/h, gusting to 35 km/h
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Pressure: 100.3 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 showers late this morning.
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Afternoon: Periods of rain beginning near noon (amount near 5 mm).
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Wind: Southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h.
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High: 12°C
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UV Index: 1 (low)
Tonight
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Evening: Rain ending, then a few lingering showers.
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Overnight: Rain redeveloping before morning (amount 5 mm).
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Wind: Southwest 20 km/h becoming southeast 20 km/h after midnight.
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Low: 11°C
🌧️ Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving Day
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Rain ending late in the afternoon, then cloudy with a few showers possible.
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Rainfall Amount: 10–15 mm.
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Wind: Southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 near noon.
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High: 15°C
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UV Index: 1 (low)
Monday Night:
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Periods of rain.
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Low: +3°C
🌨️ Tuesday, October 14
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Cloudy with a 40% chance of rain or snow.
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Windy and cooler.
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High: +4°C
Tuesday Night:
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Clearing.
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Low: 0°C
☀️ Wednesday, October 15
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Sunny and calm.
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High: +8°C
Wednesday Night:
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Cloudy periods.
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Low: +1°C
🌬️ Weather Highlights
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Today:
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Rain spreads into the area by midday with gusty southwest winds up to 50 km/h.
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Afternoon temperatures near 12°C — mild but damp conditions.
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Thanksgiving Monday:
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A strong system sweeps through with heavy rain and strong winds, gusting to 60 km/h.
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Temperatures fall sharply by evening.
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Tuesday:
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Windy and cold, with a chance of the first wet snowflakes of the season.
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Travel conditions may become challenging for fly-in operations and local travel.
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Wednesday:
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A return to clear and crisp fall weather — sunshine and calmer winds expected.
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🍁 5-Day Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Chance of Precip | Wind Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 12 | Cloudy, rain developing | 12°C / 11°C | 60% | 50 km/h (SW) |
| Mon 13 | Rain, windy, falling temps | 15°C / +3°C | 80% | 60 km/h (SW) |
| Tue 14 | Cloudy, rain or snow | +4°C / 0°C | 40% | 50 km/h (NW) |
| Wed 15 | Sunny, calmer | +8°C / +1°C | 0% | Light |
| Thu 16 | Mix of sun and cloud | +6°C / 0°C | 20% | Light |
🌾 Thanksgiving Outlook
The long weekend brings typical northern volatility — mild and rainy Sunday and Monday, followed by strong winds and cold air as the front departs. Expect a raw, blustery Thanksgiving Monday and a brisk Tuesday before the calm of midweek sunshine returns.
A windy and wet Thanksgiving system sweeps across Wasaho Cree Nation today and Monday — cooler, calmer, and sunnier conditions return by midweek. – NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
