NetNewsLedger Weather – Marten Falls Weather Outlook

Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – It’s a wintry wake-up in Marten Falls First Nation this morning, with light snow in the air and a wind that makes the cold dig in just a little deeper. At 6:15 AM EST, observations from Ogoki Post Airport show light snow and a temperature of –9.7°C, rounding nicely to –10°C for the morning headline.

The air is fully saturated at 100% humidity, with the dew point matching the temperature at –9.7°C, which is why that light snow is so persistent. A northwest wind near 13 km/h, gusting up to 30 km/h, is driving the wind chill down to around –16°C, and earlier this morning it has felt closer to –24°C at times. Visibility is about 10 kilometres in the falling snow, and the barometric pressure sits at 101.3 kPa, steady under a cold, cloudy sky.

Today: Light Snow Easing, Cloud and Flurries Hanging On

Through the morning, periods of light snow will continue, gradually easing and ending early this afternoon. After that, skies turn simply cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries, which means the snow might not fully stop reminding you it’s there.

The daytime high is forecast to reach –9°C, but don’t let that number fool you. With a northwest wind near 20 km/h early, the wind chill will feel closer to –24°C this morning, easing only to about –16°C this afternoon as winds become lighter. It’s fully “cover your ears and fingers” weather, especially for anyone walking between homes, heading to school, or spending time on the land.

Exact historic record highs and lows for December 11 in the Marten Falls region aren’t included in this report, but for Far Northern Ontario, early December normally brings daytime highs in the minus teens and overnight lows in the minus high-teens to twenties. Today’s numbers fit that pattern perfectly.

Tonight: Cloud, Flurries, and a Sharper Nighttime Chill

Tonight stays cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of flurries continuing through the evening and overnight. Winds will be lighter, up to 15 km/h, but the temperature will drop to around –16°C.

With that light breeze, the wind chill will sit near –20°C, cold enough that quick trips outdoors feel very brisk if you’re not properly bundled. It’s a good night to double-check that vehicles are plugged in, and that mitts, hats and boots are ready by the door for early Friday morning.

Friday: Snow Builds, Then Eases to Flurries

Friday keeps the sky cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of morning flurries before periods of snow begin near noon. About 2 cm of new snow is expected through the afternoon – not a major storm, but enough to freshen the ground and add a slick layer to untreated surfaces.

Winds stay light, up to 15 km/h, and the high will be around –11°C. The wind chill will feel like –22°C in the morning, improving to about –16°C in the afternoon. It’s still firmly in “winter bite” territory.

Friday night stays cloudy with a 60 percent chance of snow, and the low will slide to around –18°C, reinforcing that steady deep-freeze pattern.

Weekend and Early Week: Flurries, Cold, and a Few Bright Breaks

The weekend remains wintry but a little calmer:

• Saturday:
  A mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a high near –16°C.

• Saturday Night:
  Cloudy periods with a 30 percent chance of flurries, and a low near –22°C.

Further into the outlook, the pattern stays very northern:

• Sunday: 30 percent chance of flurries, high near –16°C, low around –20°C with a chance of snow at night.

• Monday: 40 percent chance of snow, high near –12°C, snow chances continue at night with a low near –20°C.

• Tuesday: 40 percent chance of snow and a relative “warm-up” to about –6°C, before another chance of snow Tuesday night with a low near –13°C.

• Wednesday: Cloudy with a high near –8°C.

It’s a classic Far North stretch: lots of cloud, frequent light snow, and temperatures that don’t even think about crossing the freezing mark.

What to Wear in Marten Falls

This is serious winter layering weather, not quick-jacket-and-go stuff. To stay safe and comfortable in –20-ish wind chills:

• Start with a thermal or fleece base layer (top and bottom) to trap your body heat.

• Add a warm mid-layer like a sweater or hoodie.

• Top it off with a heavy insulated winter parka that can handle sub-zero temperatures.

• Snow pants or insulated pants are a smart choice if you’re heading out on the land, running a snowmobile, or just walking any real distance.

• Wear insulated winter boots with thick socks — cold feet make everything feel worse.

• A toque that covers your ears, thick mitts instead of thin gloves, and a scarf or neck warmer to pull over your face are essential, especially in the morning when wind chills are at their lowest.

If you’re out in the evening or early morning, treat it like real Arctic cold: limit time outdoors without full gear, and check in on elders, kids, and pets who may feel the cold faster.

Weather Trivia – Marten Falls and Northern Snow

Marten Falls First Nation, near Ogoki Post along the Albany River, sits far from the moderating effects of the Great Lakes. That’s why winters here often bring long stretches of steady cold and repeated light snows, just like this week’s forecast. The upside of that deep, consistent cold? Strong river and lake ice, and reliable snow cover that support traditional winter travel routes and activities that have been part of life in the community for generations.

Last Words:
Marten Falls sees light snow and –10°C this morning with wind chills near –24, flurries continuing, and more snow and deep cold into the weekend.