Thunder Bay Weather: A Snowy Start and Gradual Warm-Up

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Your pet might love winter but it is up to you to keep him or her safe and warm
Your pet might love winter but it is up to you to keep him or her safe and warm

Today’s Thunder Bay Weather Forecast

Thunder Bay begins the day under light snow, with a temperature of -11°C and a wind chill making it feel like -15°C. Humidity is at 83%, keeping the air crisp, while the southwest wind at 5 km/h adds a slight chill. Visibility is moderate at 16 km, though the 60% chance of flurries could reduce it intermittently.

Temperatures will rise to a high of -4°C, with wind chills improving from -16°C this morning to -6°C this afternoon. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, making it a manageable but wintry day overall.

Tonight: Cloudy with a Gentle Chill

Cloudy skies continue tonight, with a low of -9°C. The wind will stay light at up to 15 km/h, and the wind chill will feel like -11°C, making for a cold but calm evening.

Monday: Mild but Cloudy

Monday will bring cloudy skies and a high of -3°C. Wind chills will feel like -12°C in the morning, easing to -7°C in the afternoon. It’s a great day for winter activities with manageable temperatures and light winds. Monday night will feature cloudy periods with a low of -11°C.

Looking Ahead

The week promises a gradual warm-up. Tuesday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of -3°C, while Wednesday and Thursday bring highs of 0°C to +1°C. Cloudy skies dominate, with overnight lows improving from -7°C to 0°C by Thursday night.


Wardrobe Tips

Dress warmly today with insulated layers, a parka, and a scarf to fend off the wind chill. Waterproof boots are a good choice to handle light snow flurries.


Weather Trivia

Did you know? Thunder Bay’s record low for December 22 was a frigid -38.9°C, set in 1924. Meanwhile, the record high of 7.2°C in 1998 reminds us that surprises are always possible in Northern Ontario!

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