THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay is bracing for a wintry weekend, with light snow transitioning to a mix of snow and ice pellets on Saturday. Temperatures will hover below freezing, accompanied by biting wind chills. Travelers and residents should prepare for challenging road conditions as significant snowfall and icy conditions develop.
Current Conditions:
As of 5:38 AM EST, Thunder Bay is experiencing light snow with a temperature of -10°C. Winds are light from the north at 3 km/h, giving a wind chill of -11°C. The barometric pressure is 101.8 kPa and falling. Visibility is reduced to 1.6 km due to snow.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Periods of light snow will end this morning, leaving mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries. Winds will shift to the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, before becoming light in the afternoon.
- High Temperature: -8°C
- Wind Chill: -18°C in the morning, improving to -13°C in the afternoon
- UV Index: 1 (Low)
Tonight:
Cloudy conditions will dominate the night, with snow starting before morning. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, but the temperature will drop significantly.
- Low Temperature: -16°C
- Wind Chill: -14°C in the evening, falling to -20°C overnight
Saturday, December 7, 2024
A wintry mix of snow and ice pellets is expected throughout the day, with an accumulation of 5 to 10 cm. Winds will remain light, making it easier to manage outdoor conditions despite the precipitation.
- High Temperature: -2°C
- Wind Chill: -17°C in the morning, improving to -4°C in the afternoon
Saturday Night:
Cloudy skies will continue, with a 40% chance of snow overnight.
- Low Temperature: -4°C
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Sunday will bring cloudy skies with lingering flurries or light snow showers possible. Winds will remain calm, but temperatures will stay below freezing.
- High Temperature: -5°C
- Low Temperature: -10°C
Wardrobe Recommendations:
Residents should bundle up in insulated winter clothing to combat wind chills as low as -20°C. Waterproof boots and gloves are essential, especially with the incoming snow and icy conditions on Saturday. For those venturing out during snowfall, visibility-reducing conditions require additional caution.
Weather Trivia:
Thunder Bay’s winter weather is heavily influenced by Lake Superior, which moderates temperatures but can also intensify snowstorms. In December 1996, Thunder Bay experienced a record-breaking 56 cm of snowfall in one day, highlighting the city’s capacity for extreme winter weather.
