Chilly Skies and Light Snow Ahead for Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay greets the day with partly cloudy skies and a crisp winter chill. At 6:00 AM EST, the temperature was -10.9°C, with a relative humidity of 74% keeping the air dry and frosty. Winds from the west-northwest at 8 km/h create a wind chill of -16°C, while the barometric pressure is rising at 101.3 kPa, signaling stable yet cold conditions.
As the day progresses, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. The wind will increase to 20 km/h from the northwest before settling down early this afternoon. Temperatures will reach a high of -7°C, but it will feel more like -19°C in the morning and -12°C in the afternoon due to wind chill.
Snow and Frosty Winds Tonight
This evening will bring a 40% chance of flurries, with periods of light snow starting after midnight. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, but the temperature will dip to -10°C, with a wind chill of -15°C. Be ready for a chilly but manageable night.
Midweek – Snow, Then Arctic Air
Wednesday: Light snow will linger into the afternoon, transitioning to a 40% chance of flurries as the day continues. Winds will pick up from the northwest at 20 km/h by late afternoon, and the temperature will drop further to -13°C. The wind chill will range from -15°C in the morning to a biting -21°C by afternoon. Frostbite risks will increase as the cold intensifies.
Wednesday Night: Clear skies will allow temperatures to plunge to a bone-chilling -26°C.
Thursday: Sunshine will dominate the day, but the high will only reach -15°C. Overnight, expect another frosty low of -26°C under clear skies.
Winter Wardrobe Advice
Bundle up in your warmest winter gear today. A heavy coat, thermal layers, gloves, and a scarf will help combat the wind chill. Prepare for even colder conditions midweek with extreme cold gear to protect against frostbite.
Weather Trivia
Thunder Bay’s historical weather on December 10th offers some impressive contrasts. The record high was a balmy 6.1°C in 1990, while the record low was a frigid -33.3°C in 1977. While today’s -11°C feels chilly, it’s far from record-breaking!
