WASAHO CREE NATION / FORT SEVERN — Spring is still moving slowly along the Hudson Bay coast. Wasaho Cree Nation starts Wednesday with light snow, below-seasonal temperatures, and a wind chill that makes the morning feel closer to mid-winter than late April.
By NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
As of 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday, April 22, conditions at Fort Severn Airport showed light snow and a temperature of -9.4°C. Humidity was 85 percent, with a dew point of -11.5°C, showing the air remains cold and moist enough to support lingering flurries.
Visibility was 16 km, and the barometric pressure was 102.0 kPa.
Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of flurries this morning. Winds will be from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, adding a sharp bite to the air. The high will only reach -4°C, with the wind chill near -17 this morning and -10 this afternoon. The UV index is 3, or moderate.
Tonight and the Next Three Days
Expected Conditions
Tonight:
Cloudy skies continue, with north winds at 20 km/h becoming light this evening. The overnight low will fall to -10°C, with wind chills near -11 this evening and -17 overnight.
Thursday, April 23:
The cold pattern stays in place. Skies remain cloudy, with winds becoming east at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 in the morning. The high will again be -4°C, with a morning wind chill near -17 and an afternoon wind chill closer to -10.
Thursday Night:
Expect cloudy and windy conditions, with a low of -5°C.
Friday, April 24:
There is finally a small sign of improvement. The forecast calls for clearing skies, though it will remain windy. The high reaches 1°C, marking the first step above freezing in the short-term forecast.
Friday Night:
Cloudy periods continue, with windy conditions and a low of -4°C.
Looking ahead, the weekend brings a modest improvement, with 2°C on Saturday under a mix of sun and cloud. However, overnight lows remain below freezing, and there is still a 30 percent chance of flurries Saturday night and Sunday.
Travel and Local Outlook
For Wasaho Cree Nation, the main concern today is the combination of light snow, gusty northwest winds, and wind chills in the minus teens. Visibility is not severely reduced at this point, but exposed areas may feel much colder, and blowing or drifting snow could still be a nuisance where winds are stronger.
The forecast remains cold through Thursday before slowly improving Friday and Saturday.
Wardrobe Recommendations
This is still full winter clothing weather. A warm parka, insulated boots, gloves, hat, and face protection are recommended, especially this morning and again overnight when wind chills drop toward -17.
Even though Friday and Saturday edge closer to spring, wind and below-freezing nights mean winter gear should stay close.
Weather Trivia
Wasaho Cree Nation’s northern location near Hudson Bay means spring arrives later than in much of Ontario. Ice, snow cover, and cold air near the bay can help keep temperatures below freezing well into April, even while communities farther south are seeing rain, sunshine, and double-digit highs.
Summary
Wasaho Cree Nation weather update for April 22, 2026: light snow, cloudy skies, gusty winds, and wind chills near -17 continue before a slow climb toward above-freezing temperatures by Friday.
