Temperatures fall through Wednesday as mixed precipitation creates a risk of slick roads, runways and walking surfaces
THUNDER BAY, Ont., Nov. 10, 2026 — Light snow, drizzle and pockets of freezing drizzle will affect remote Northern Ontario before colder air settles across the region Wednesday and Thursday.
Environment Canada had no active Ontario weather alerts at 6:11 a.m. EST. However, its 5:30 a.m. forecast identifies freezing drizzle as a potential hazard in several communities. Travellers should check airport and winter-road information before departure.
Tuesday: Mixed precipitation continues
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Kasabonika Lake can expect a 60-per-cent chance of light snow and a high near zero. Bearskin Lake has a similar forecast. All three fall to minus 4 C tonight, with a 40-per-cent chance of flurries and wind chills near minus 9.
Sandy Lake reaches 1 C as drizzle changes to light snow. Freezing drizzle is possible early. The temperature falls to minus 2 C tonight.
Pikangikum reaches 5 C under cloud, with a 70-per-cent chance of rain or drizzle by midday. Rain changes to light snow tonight before tapering to a chance of flurries. The low is zero.
For Ogoki Post and Marten Falls First Nation the forecast calls for light snow ending near noon, followed by a 40-per-cent chance of flurries and a high of 1 C. Neskantaga First Nation is represented by the same official forecast because Lansdowne House is the nearest applicable forecast area. Both locations fall to minus 3 C tonight.
Attawapiskat reaches 1 C, with a 30-per-cent chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle early. Northwest winds reach 20 km/h, gusting to 40. The overnight low is minus 1 C.
Wednesday: Colder with flurries
Sandy Lake reaches minus 2 C, while Pikangikum reaches zero. Both have a chance of morning flurries.
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Kasabonika Lake and Bearskin Lake reach minus 2 C, with a 30-per-cent chance of flurries. Northwest or north winds may gust to 40 km/h. Ogoki Post, Marten Falls and Neskantaga reach minus 1 C under cloud with a 30-per-cent chance of flurries.
Attawapiskat remains milder at 1 C, but northwest winds could gust to 50 km/h. The wind chill is forecast near minus 7 in the morning.
Thursday: Cloud holds, eastern coast stays milder
Sandy Lake and Pikangikum reach minus 4 C with a mix of sun and cloud.
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Kasabonika Lake and Bearskin Lake remain cloudy with a 30-per-cent chance of flurries and highs near minus 4 C.
Ogoki Post, Marten Falls and Neskantaga reach minus 2 C with a 40-per-cent chance of flurries. Attawapiskat reaches 1 C under cloud, also with a 40-per-cent chance of flurries.
Wardrobe
Wear a waterproof outer layer over insulated clothing. Boots should have aggressive winter tread because freezing drizzle can create a thin, difficult-to-see glaze. Pack mitts, a toque and extra dry socks for air travel or extended outdoor work.
Weather trivia
Freezing drizzle consists of supercooled liquid droplets. They can remain liquid below zero and freeze when they strike roads, aircraft or other exposed surfaces.
