Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – A deep winter chill is holding firm across the Far North of Ontario this morning, with very cold air, light winds, and widespread frostbite risk. Cloud is increasing through the day in many areas, with flurries and snow becoming more common as we head into midweek.
Today’s Weather Overview
Sandy Lake (observed at Sandy Lake Airport at 8:00 AM CST):
Cloudy and bitterly cold at -25.2°C, with a light south wind 5 km/h. Pressure is 102.8 kPa, humidity 81%, and wind chill sits near -30. Visibility is 13 km.
Bearskin Lake (observed at Big Trout Lake Airport at 8:00 AM CST):
Sunny skies, but extreme cold at -28.6°C. A light WSW wind 5 km/h keeps wind chill near -34. Pressure is 102.8 kPa, humidity 78%, and visibility 16 km.
Webequie (observed at Lansdowne House Airport at 9:12 AM EST):
Cloudy at -21.4°C, with a light WNW wind 4 km/h. Pressure is 102.8 kPa, humidity 88%, visibility 16 km, and wind chill is -25.
Neskantaga (nearest Environment Canada conditions: Lansdowne House Airport at 9:12 AM EST):
Cloudy at -21.4°C with WNW 4 km/h winds; wind chill -25. Pressure 102.8 kPa, humidity 88%, and visibility 16 km.
Extended Weather Outlook
Sandy Lake: Tue–Thu
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Today (Tue): Increasing cloudiness with a 60% chance of flurries late this afternoon, high -12°C. Wind chill near -38 this morning improves to about -19 this afternoon.
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Tonight: Mainly cloudy, 60% chance of flurries, low -21°C.
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Wednesday: Mix of sun and cloud, turning cloudy then snow (about 2 cm); south wind picks up to 20 km/h in the afternoon. High -13°C.
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Thursday: Periods of snow, high -6°C; night turns sharply colder with a 60% chance of snow and a low near -30°C.
Bearskin Lake: Tue–Thu
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Today (Tue): Mainly sunny early, increasing cloud; wind becomes SW 20 km/h, high -13°C. Wind chill near -36this morning.
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Tonight: Cloudy; flurries early this evening ending before morning. Wind shifts west 20 → north 20 gusting 40, low -26°C.
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Wednesday: Mix of sun and cloud, then snow; wind turns north 20 → south 20 near noon. High -18°C.
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Thursday: Snow, high -10°C; clear at night, low -30°C.
Webequie: Tue–Thu
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Today (Tue): Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries this morning; wind NW 20 → SW 20, high -15°C. Wind chill near -32 this morning.
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Tonight: Flurries develop overnight; wind SW 20 → NW 20 gusting 40, low -18°C.
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Wednesday: Flurries end in the morning, then a mix of sun and cloud; wind NW 30 gusting 50 before easing late day. Temperature holds near -20°C.
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Thursday: Snow, high -9°C; night snow with a low near -28°C.
Neskantaga: Tue–Thu (Lansdowne House area forecast)
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Today (Tue): Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries this morning, high -12°C. Wind chill near -32 this morning.
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Tonight: Mainly cloudy; a few flurries arrive before morning. Wind becomes NW 20 gusting 40, low -17°C.
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Wednesday: A few flurries end early afternoon, then clearing; NW 20 gusting 40 becomes light later. High -15°C.
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Thursday: Snow, high -9°C; night snow, low -28°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Treat morning wind chills (-30 to near -40) like a frostbite drill. Wear a windproof outer layer, insulated mid-layer, and a warm base layer. Cover all skin: balaclava/neck gaiter, insulated mitts (liners help), and winter boots rated for deep cold.
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Plan for snow midweek. Keep traction aids handy, and pack a spare toque and gloves if you’re on the land or travelling between buildings.
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Watch for windier periods in the Webequie/Neskantaga area Wednesday (gusts up to 40–50 km/h can make cold feel sharper and can reduce visibility if snow is falling).
Weather Trivia
Early February “normal” temperatures for these Far North forecast points are highs near -14°C to -15°C and lows near -26°C to -27°C—so while today’s daytime highs are running close to seasonal in spots, the morning wind chills and overnight lows still remind you it’s peak winter.
Summary
Northern Ontario First Nation weather forecast for Feb. 3, 2026: Sandy Lake, Bearskin Lake, Webequie, and Neskantaga. Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills today, flurries and snow midweek, plus clothing and travel planning tips from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
