THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay continues to experience a wintry pattern with light snow, gusty northwest winds, and frigid wind chills. As we head into the weekend, cloudy skies and intermittent flurries will persist, with temperatures remaining below freezing.
While there is not a lot of snow yet, the snow that has fallen has created in places along roads and walkways very slippery conditions in places.
Today’s Weather: Friday, November 29, 2024
As of 6:00 AM EST, the Thunder Bay Airport reports light snow and drifting snow, with a temperature of -7°C. The barometric pressure is at 101.2 kPa and falling, indicating unsettled conditions. Winds from the northwest are at 22 km/h, gusting up to 41 km/h, resulting in a wind chill of -14°C. Visibility is reduced to 16 km due to snow and blowing snow.
Forecast:
- Morning: Periods of light snow will taper off, giving way to mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries.
- Afternoon: Winds will increase to 30 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h.
- High Temperature: -4°C.
- Wind Chill: Near -16°C throughout the day.
- UV Index: 1 (Low).
Tonight:
The evening will remain mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, and winds from the northwest will persist at 30 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h.
- Low Temperature: -9°C.
- Wind Chill: Near -15°C.
Saturday’s Weather: November 30, 2024
Saturday will bring mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries during the morning and early afternoon. Winds will ease slightly, blowing from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h.
- High Temperature: -5°C.
- Wind Chill: -17°C in the morning, improving to -12°C by the afternoon.
Saturday Night:
Expect cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries.
- Low Temperature: -6°C.
Sunday’s Weather: December 1, 2024
Sunday will remain cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries throughout the day. Winds are expected to calm significantly.
- High Temperature: -2°C.
Sunday Night:
Cloudy conditions will continue into the evening with a 30% chance of flurries.
- Low Temperature: -11°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations:
Residents should dress warmly, as wind chills near -16°C will make outdoor conditions feel colder. Layered winter clothing, insulated jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves are essential. Waterproof boots are recommended to manage snow and icy patches.
Weather Trivia:
Thunder Bay experiences an average of 18 days of snowfall in November, often accumulating to around 25 cm. However, the region’s frequent winds can create drifting snow, leading to localized variations in snow depth.
