Marten Fall Faces Classic Northern Chill: Light Snow, Sharp Winds, and Frostbite Risks

If you’re wondering whether your winter gear is up to the challenge — today’s your test!

Windy and White: A Cold Sunday with Flurries on the Move

It’s another icy morning in Marten Falls, with light snow falling as of 9:19 AM EST. The temperature sits at -20.1°C, but the wind from the west at 18 km/h, gusting to 28 km/h, is bringing the wind chill down to -30°C.

Combine that with humidity at 74% and a dew point of -23.6°C, and you’ve got a classic “keep your nose covered” kind of day.

Visibility remains decent at 16 km, despite the snowfall. Pressure is steady at 102.0 kPa, and rising — suggesting improving skies later today, though cold comfort if you’re heading outside now.

The forecast calls for a 40% chance of flurries through early afternoon, with a high of -17°C and a wind chill near -31°C. That’s well into frostbite territory, so exposed skin can freeze in under 30 minutes.

Tonight: Clear Skies, Colder Air

Tonight the clouds will part, but that will only let the heat escape. Expect a few clouds and a low of -25°C, with winds easing to up to 15 km/h. However, wind chill values will fall to around -34°C, and yes, frostbite remains a riskthroughout the night. Make sure any outdoor time is brief — or better yet, avoid it altogether.

Monday and Tuesday: Sunny Moments, Cold Continues

Monday offers a mix of sun and cloud, with slightly warmer air arriving — though you’ll barely notice. The high will be -14°C, with morning wind chills of -32°C improving to about -20°C by afternoon. Winds will stay calm at 15 km/h, but it’ll still be well below freezing all day. Monday night brings clouds and a 30% chance of flurries, with a low around -21°C.

Tuesday remains cloudy, with a high of -15°C, followed by cloudy periods Tuesday night and another low of -20°C. No major storms on the horizon — just steady northern cold.

What to Wear

Think full-body insulation today and tonight:

• Heavy winter parka and snow pants

• Thermal layers underneath

• Face mask or balaclava

• Toque, thick mitts, and insulated boots
  You might not be able to recognize your friends under all those layers — but at least no one’s getting frostbite.

Weather Trivia Time!

Did you know? The Ogoki Post area, while remote, is part of a vast network of traditional travel routes that First Nations communities have used for generations — even in temperatures that make the thermometer shiver!