Neskantaga, Sandy Lake, Bearskin Lake, Attawapiskat, Fort Severn (Wasaho), Big Trout Lake (KI) & Marten Falls — Monday Nov 3 to Wednesday Nov 5, 2025
Thunder Bay – WEATHER – A lively November pattern is in play across the Far North this morning: bands of light rain or flurries, stiff westerly/northwesterly winds, and quickly improving skies from west to east later today.
Expect a calmer, brighter Tuesday before cloud edges back on Wednesday. Here’s the breakdown by community, starting with the latest observations where available.
Big Trout Lake (KI) — Windy Start, Brighter Finish
Current (5:21 AM CST, Big Trout Lake Airport): Light Rain, 2.9°C (feels raw), pressure 99.3 kPa, humidity 96%, dew point 2.3°C, NW wind 24 km/h gusting 46, visibility 16 km.
Today (Mon): Periods of light rain/drizzle tapering to cloud and sunny breaks by afternoon as drier air pushes in. Winds NW→W 25–35 km/h with gusts 45–60 keep a bite in the air. High 6–7°C.
Tonight: Clearing and cooler; wind easing. Low -1 to 0°C with patchy frost.
Tue: Mainly sunny, lighter winds. High 7–8°C. Clear night -2°C.
Wed: Increasing cloudiness, seasonable. High 5–6°C. Clearing late, low -3°C.
Fort Severn (Wasaho Cree Nation) — Hudson Bay Chill, Low Clouds Hang On
Current (6:51 AM EST, Fort Severn Airport): Cloudy, 1.3°C, pressure 98.7 kPa, W wind 17 km/h gusting 28, visibility 16 km.
Today (Mon): Predominantly cloudy with a chance of brief flurry or sprinkle off the Bay; windy at times. High 2–3°C but wind makes it feel colder.
Tonight: Cloud breaks developing; chilly. Low -3 to -5°C with wind chill.
Tue: Brighter, sun with passing cloud, lighter winds. High 3–4°C. Night -6°C, very crisp.
Wed: Cloud builds again, mainly dry. High 2–3°C. Clearer and cold at night.
Neskantaga (Lansdowne House) — Showers Fade, Sun Returns
Current (6:52 AM EST, Lansdowne House Airport): Light Rain, 3.5°C, pressure 99.4 kPa, humidity 97%, dew point 3.1°C, W wind 17 km/h gusting 35, visibility 16 km.
Today (Mon): Light rain/showers early, trending to cloud and sunny breaks by afternoon. Breezy W 25–35 km/h, gusts 45–55. High 6–7°C.
Tonight: Clear, wind easing. Low -1 to 0°C with frost.
Tue: Mainly sunny, pleasant for November. High 8–9°C. Clear night -2°C.
Wed: More cloud, cooler. High 6°C. Clearing late, -3°C overnight.
Sandy Lake — Clearing Trend After a Gusty Morning
Today (Mon): Cloud with a few lingering showers early, then clearing from the west during the afternoon. Wind W 30 km/h, gusts 50–60. High 6–7°C.
Tonight: Clear and cooler, low -1°C (frost).
Tue: Sunny, lighter winds. High 7–8°C. Clear night -2°C.
Wed: Increasing cloudiness, high 5–6°C. Turning clear and colder at night.
Bearskin Lake — Breezy, Then Bright
Today (Mon): Morning cloud/showers tapering; sunny breaks expand by afternoon. W/NW gusts 45–60 keep a chill. High 6–7°C.
Tonight: Clear, low -1°C with frost.
Tue: Mainly sunny, high 7–8°C. Night -2°C.
Wed: Clouding over, high 5–6°C; clear and colder in the evening.
Attawapiskat — Coastal Cloud, a Few Flurries Possible
Today (Mon): Dominantly cloudy along the James Bay coast with a risk of brief flurry or sprinkle; brisk westerly breeze. High 3–4°C.
Tonight: Partial clearing inland from the coast; cold. Low -4 to -6°C with wind chill.
Tue: Brighter, sun with thin cloud; lighter winds. High 3–4°C. Night -6°C.
Wed: Cloud returns, mainly dry. High 2–3°C, clear/cold overnight.
Marten Falls — Showers Exit, Sunshine Builds
Today (Mon): Showers early, then clearing into the afternoon with breezy W winds. High 6–7°C.
Tonight: Clear, frost develops. Low -1 to -2°C.
Tue: Sunny, calmer. High 8–9°C. Night -3°C.
Wed: Increasing cloud, high 6°C; late clearing and chill at night.
Wardrobe & Travel Tips
Dress for wind and swing: a warm base layer, insulating mid-layer, and a wind-resistant shell. A toque and light gloves make a big difference in gusts. Expect crosswinds on open areas on lakes and rivers, and runways today; secure light outdoor items.
After clear evenings, watch for frost and slick spots at dawn—bridges and shaded pathways glaze first.
Far-North Weather Trivia
Hudson and James Bay act as giant weather engines: when cold, dry air flows over relatively milder waters, it builds cloud rows that can deliver spotty flurry streamers right up to the coast—while skies just 50–100 km inland turn brilliantly blue.
