Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – As Thunder Bay wraps up 2024 and ushers in the new year, residents can expect chilly conditions with light flurries sprinkled throughout the forecast. Bundle up as the temperatures dip further each day.
For New Year’s Eve, remember if you are headed out to party and your are enjoying your favourite alcoholic beverages, make your ride home safe, book a u-ride, have a designated driver, above all do not drive impaired.
December 31, 2024: A Cloudy Farewell to the Year
Thunder Bay starts the day mostly cloudy, with a current temperature of -3°C (27°F) and a wind chill of -7°C (19°F). Winds are from the west-northwest at 11 km/h (7 mph), with a barometric pressure of 101.1 kPa and rising. Humidity sits at 83%, giving a crisp winter feel. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb slightly to a high of -2°C (28°F), but with a wind chill feeling like -6°C (21°F).
Light flurries are possible, with a 30% chance of snow throughout the day. Winds could increase to 15 km/h (9 mph). Visibility remains strong at 24 km (15 miles).
Tonight: Expect partly cloudy skies with a lingering 30% chance of flurries. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, and temperatures will dip to -8°C (18°F), with a wind chill near -12°C (10°F).
January 1, 2025: A Cloudy New Year with Snow in the Air
Thunder Bay greets the new year with mainly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries. Daytime highs will reach -5°C (23°F), but the wind chill will make it feel like -14°C (7°F). Winds remain calm, up to 15 km/h (9 mph).
Night: The clouds persist into the evening with a continued 40% chance of flurries. Overnight lows will sink to -11°C (12°F), with wind chills that feel closer to -16°C (3°F).
January 2, 2025: A Cooler Day with Continued Cloudiness
The forecast for January 2 includes cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. Highs will reach -6°C (21°F), but the wind chill will make it feel like -15°C (5°F).
Night: Cloud cover sticks around, with a 30% chance of snow flurries. Temperatures plunge to a bone-chilling low of -16°C (3°F).
January 3, 2025: A Crisp Winter Morning and Clear Evening
After several cloudy days, the skies will begin to clear, offering a mix of sun and cloud on January 3. Daytime highs will be a brisk -13°C (9°F), and winds will remain light.
Night: By evening, expect clear skies with a frigid overnight low of -22°C (-8°F). Perfect conditions for stargazing if you can brave the cold!
Wardrobe Tip: Layering is key in Thunder Bay this week. A warm coat, insulated gloves, and thermal socks are must-haves, especially with the persistent wind chills.
Historical Fact: Thunder Bay’s warmest December 31 reached 6°C (43°F) in 1994, while the coldest was -36°C (-33°F) in 1967.
