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Good morning. You know… my old shop door every-morning still creaks the same way it did years ago. Funny how some sounds don’t age a bit.

Backwoods Weather Report – Port Loring, Ontario Thursday, December 11, 2025

Walking to the woodworking shop this morning, the thermometer read 5.7°F / -14.6°C, with the air thick at 86% humidity. Barometer sat at 28.84 in-Hg, steady, telling us nothing wild is moving in fast. Wind’s calm, dead northwest at zero, but it’s enough to make you notice the cold.

Today’s sky will be partly sunny but very cold. Highs will barely scrape 14°F / -10°C, lows around 2°F / -16°C, so dress for it if you have to step out. UV is low, max 2.0, nothing to worry about, just glare off the snow and ice to keep in mind. Winds picking up to around 8 mph NW later.

For those thinking of traveling north to North Bay for groceries or supplies, Highway 522 is mostly bare, but there are some icy and snowy sections, so take it slow and watch for the slick spots.

Looking ahead to Friday, a bit of a reprieve. Highs will reach 24°F / -4°C, lows 12°F / -11°C, mostly cloudy with a couple of snow showers. Wind shifts W at 6 mph. Snow… not to much but what we do get will be, the kind of snow that makes the morning walk crunchy underfoot.

Nature’s signs today: The trees are brittle with frost, and even the chickadees are hunkered low in the brush, keeping their feathers tight. Lakes and creeks are quiet under the cold, ice forming slowly along the edges, no cracking yet, just the still weight of winter settling in.

So with that I am off for my breakfast that my lovely wife has made for me, and will then see what the day has to offer. One never knows.

Have a great day!

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW