Above Seasonal Normal Conditions and Seasonal Clouds Set the Stage
Thunder Bay is starting Christmas week with a cloudy sky and chilly temperatures. While flurries are possible this morning, the real story is the dropping temperatures and biting wind chills that will linger throughout the week.
Current Conditions
As of 6:00 AM EST, Thunder Bay Airport reported cloudy skies and a temperature of -4.2°C. Humidity is 88%, with a dew point of -5.9°C. Light winds from the north-northwest at 5 km/h make it feel like -6°C. The barometric pressure is steady at 101.8 kPa, and visibility is excellent at 24 km.
Today’s Forecast
Cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries are expected this morning, along with a slight risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h. The high will reach -3°C, but wind chills will make it feel closer to -12°C by the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies are forecast for the evening, with fog patches developing overnight. Temperatures will plunge to a low of -16°C, and the wind chill will make it feel like a frigid -22°C.
The Week Ahead
- Tuesday, Dec 24: Mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries late in the afternoon. Morning fog patches will dissipate, leaving light winds and a high of -4°C. Wind chills will feel like -22°C in the morning and -7°C in the afternoon.
- Wednesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): A mix of sun and cloud with a high near -2°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: Cloudy skies and a high of 0°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers and a high of +2°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
For the chilly temperatures and wind chills, layering is essential. Start with a thermal base layer, add a warm coat, and top it off with gloves, a hat, and a scarf. Sturdy winter boots with good traction are a must to navigate any icy patches.
Weather Trivia
Thunder Bay’s record high for December 23 was 7.2°C, set in 1994. Meanwhile, the record low plunged to -36.5°C in 1983, showcasing the city’s dramatic winter variability.
