Weather report for Jan 03, 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025 brings more snow to the Northeast Ontario region with a significant wind chill. Here's what to expect:

• Today (Friday): The morning will start off cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, turning to periods of light snow and possible blowing snow this afternoon. The northwesterly winds will be brisk at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h. Temperatures will stay steady near -17°C with a wind chill feeling like -30°C. This brings a risk of frostbite, so dress warmly.
• Tonight: Continue to see periods of light snow accompanied by blowing snow. With temperatures steady around -19°C and wind chill seeming like -32°C, there continues to be a risk of frostbite.

Weekend Outlook:

• Saturday: Expect periods of snow throughout the day with an accumulation of about 2 cm and continued blowing snow. Winds will persist from the west at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h. Temperatures will hold steady around -18°C with wind chill near -33°C, posing a heightened risk of frostbite.
• Saturday Night: Snow will decrease to a 60% chance of flurries, and temperatures will drop to a low of -20°C.
• Sunday: Look for a mix of sun and clouds with a 60% chance of flurries. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to a high of -13°C, bringing a milder wind chill.

Residents and visitors of Northern towns like Timmins and others in the vicinity are advised to prepare for cold and snowy conditions, and take precautions against frostbite especially during evening and early morning hours.