THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Happy Thanksgiving Monday! The cool autumn weather is well established across Northwestern Ontario, with crisp days and frosty nights in store for October 14-16, 2024.
Here is your comprehensive forecast for the communities of Kenora, Vermilion Bay, Dryden, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake, Red Lake, Ear Falls, Terrace Bay, Nipigon, and Thunder Bay.
Kenora
October 14: A mix of sun and cloud throughout the day with a high of 6°C. Winds will pick up from the northeast at 20 km/h. Overnight, the skies will clear, and temperatures will drop to -3°C, with frost expected.
October 15: Sunny skies with a high of 10°C. Winds will be light at 15 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will dip to 3°C, remaining clear.
October 16: Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 14°C. Winds will stay calm, and overnight temperatures will reach 5°C, staying clear.
Vermilion Bay and Dryden
October 14: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers or flurries in the morning. The temperature will remain around 3°C, with northeast winds at 20 km/h. Frost is likely overnight as the temperature drops to -2°C.
October 15: A bright, sunny day with a high of 9°C and calm winds up to 15 km/h. Overnight, clear skies will lead to a low of 2°C.
October 16: Sunny with a high of 12°C. Overnight temperatures will drop to 5°C, making for a cool but pleasant night.
Fort Frances and Atikokan
October 14: Mostly sunny with a high of 8°C and light winds from the northwest. The evening will bring clear skies with temperatures dropping to -2°C.
October 15: Clear skies during the day, with temperatures peaking at 9°C. The night will see lows of 3°C, and clear conditions will continue.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud, with highs reaching 14°C and lows of 5°C by night.
Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake
October 14: Expect partly cloudy skies and a high of 6°C. Winds will be light from the northeast. Overnight, skies will clear, and temperatures will fall to -3°C with frost likely.
October 15: Sunny with a high of 10°C and calm winds. Overnight, expect clear skies and a low of 2°C.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud, with temperatures reaching 13°C. Nighttime lows will hover around 5°C.
Red Lake and Ear Falls
October 14: A cloudy start with a chance of showers in the afternoon. The high will be 6°C, and winds will shift from the northeast. Overnight temperatures will drop to -2°C with clear skies.
October 15: Clear and sunny, with temperatures reaching 9°C. Overnight lows will be around 3°C.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with highs of 12°C. Clear skies at night will bring lows of 5°C.
Terrace Bay and Nipigon
October 14: Partly cloudy skies with occasional showers in the afternoon. Highs will reach 6°C, and winds will stay light from the northwest. The night will bring lows of -3°C and clearing skies.
October 15: Expect sunny skies with a high of 10°C. Overnight, temperatures will drop to 3°C.
October 16: A sunny day with highs around 12°C. The night will remain clear with lows of 5°C.
Thunder Bay
October 14: Mostly sunny with a high of 7°C. Winds will be light, and temperatures will drop to -2°C overnight with frost likely.
October 15: Clear and sunny throughout the day, with highs reaching 9°C. Overnight lows will settle around 3°C.
October 16: A mix of sun and cloud with temperatures rising to 14°C during the day and falling to 5°C overnight.
Wardrobe Suggestions
With temperatures fluctuating between frosty mornings and milder afternoons, layering is key for comfort. Medium-weight jackets and sweaters are recommended during the day, with heavier coats, gloves, and scarves for the colder nights and early mornings. Frost is likely in most areas overnight, so insulated footwear and hats are essential for early risers.
Weather Trivia
Thunder Bay: On October 14, 1967, Thunder Bay experienced an early cold snap, with temperatures dipping to -8°C, one of the coldest autumn days recorded in the region for that time of year. While this year will be milder, the frosty mornings are a reminder that winter is fast approaching.
