Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Thunder Bay residents can expect a mix of clear skies and clouds through the weekend, with mild daytime highs, cool nights, and an increasing chance of rain by Sunday. Winds will be moderate, and temperatures will fluctuate, with overnight lows dropping near or below freezing.
Here’s the detailed forecast from Friday, November 8, through Monday, November 11, 2024.
Current Conditions (Friday, November 8)
As of 6:00 AM EST, Thunder Bay is seeing mainly clear skies with a temperature of 4°C. Humidity is at 66%, with northwest winds blowing at 14 km/h. The barometric pressure is at 102.0 kPa and rising, indicating stable weather ahead for the day.
Friday, November 8 Forecast
The day will be sunny, with northwest winds increasing to 20 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h by morning, then lightening by early afternoon. Thunder Bay will reach a high of 8°C, and the UV index will be low at 2.
Friday Night: Clear skies will continue overnight with light winds up to 15 km/h. The temperature will dip to -4°C, with a wind chill of -8°C, creating a chilly evening.
Saturday, November 9 Forecast
Saturday will bring mainly sunny skies, with southwest winds picking up to 20 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h in the morning. Highs will reach a mild 9°C, though wind chill in the early morning will make it feel like -5°C. The UV index remains low at 2.
Saturday Night: Clouds will gather overnight, bringing a 30% chance of showers. Thunder Bay will experience a low of 4°C, marking a warmer night compared to Friday.
Sunday, November 10 Forecast
Sunday’s weather will be cloudy with a 40% chance of showers, as the high climbs to 10°C. Winds are expected to remain light, adding to the mild feel of the day.
Sunday Night: Cloud cover will continue, with a 30% chance of showers and a low of 4°C, keeping temperatures above freezing.
Monday, November 11 Forecast
Monday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of showers. Winds will pick up, making for a breezier day, though temperatures will only reach a high of 4°C.
Monday Night: The skies will clear overnight, with the temperature dropping to -4°C, marking a return to colder conditions.
Wardrobe Suggestions
With daytime highs reaching 8°C to 10°C, medium-weight jackets will be suitable for outdoor activities during the day. For the colder nights, an insulated coat, gloves, and a scarf are recommended to stay comfortable, especially on Friday night when temperatures fall close to -8°C with the wind chill. Winds on Saturday may call for a windproof layer if you’ll be outside in the morning.
Weather Trivia
November is historically a transitional month in Thunder Bay, often bringing the season’s first significant snowfall. While the forecast calls for rain rather than snow this weekend, cold air by mid-November frequently ushers in lasting snow cover for the winter.
