Significant Snowfall Expected for the City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay – WEATHER – Thunder Bay is under a Snowfall Warning with a hefty dose of snow forecast for Sunday and into early Monday morning. Prepare your shovels and snow boots because up to 25 cm of snow is expected, with rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour at peak times.
The Snowfall Warning includes Cloud Bay and Dorien as well as Kakabeka Falls.
Travel may become treacherous with reduced visibility and accumulating snow, so stay safe if you need to hit the roads.
Current Conditions: Chilly Start Before the Storm
At 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, the temperature at Thunder Bay Airport is -8.3°C with a light southeast breeze at 4 km/h. The wind chill makes it feel like -10°C under cloudy skies. Humidity stands at 72%, and the barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and rising. Visibility is still strong at 32 km, but that’s expected to change overnight.
The Snow Timeline: What to Expect
Tonight:
Snow is set to begin near midnight, bringing an initial 5 cm of accumulation. Temperatures will hold steady around -8°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -14°C. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, so get ready for a quiet but snowy night.
Sunday, January 12:
Heavy snow will dominate the day with 10 to 15 cm of accumulation expected. Winds will shift northwest at 20 km/h in the afternoon, keeping wind chills at a brisk -12°C. The high will reach around -5°C, but the storm’s intensity will make it feel colder.
Sunday Night:
Snow persists into the evening and overnight with an additional accumulation likely. Temperatures dip to -14°C, setting the stage for a frosty Monday morning.
Monday, January 13:
Snow will taper off to a 60% chance of flurries, with cloudy skies dominating. The high will only reach -13°C, and a low of -16°C overnight means you’ll want to bundle up. Light winds will continue to stir the snow, making it feel extra chilly.
Historical Weather Trivia
Did you know that the record high temperature for January 11 in Thunder Bay is a toasty 6.1°C, set in 1947? In contrast, the record low was a frigid -37.2°C in 1982. Compared to those extremes, today’s weather feels like a middle ground!
Dress for the Weather
Layer up! Waterproof boots and insulated gloves are a must for navigating the snowy streets. A scarf and hat will protect you from the biting wind chill as the snow falls. Don’t forget reflective gear if you’re out during low-visibility conditions.
Weather Trivia: Why Does Snow Look White?
Snow appears white because its complex structure reflects nearly all visible light, scattering it in multiple directions. In reality, snow is made of clear ice crystals!
