April 23, 2024: Bitter Cold in Northern Communities with Gradual Warming Ahead

There will be a new record low set today in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug as the morning temperature is a chilly -19c. The record cold set back in 2017 on this day was a “warm” -11.7c.
The northern communities including Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI), Bearskin Lake First Nation, Sachigo Lake First Nation, Kasabonika First Nation, and Sandy Lake are starting today with extreme for spring, cold conditions.
The clear skies and low temperatures recorded at Big Trout Lake Airport this m