Thunder Bay’s Wintry Weekend: Flurries, Breezes, and Chill
Thunder Bay weather: -10°C with flurries and gusty winds today. Weekend forecast: chilly temps, more snow, and windy conditions. Bundle up and stay warm!
Thunder Bay – WEATHER – As of 9:32 AM EST, Thunder Bay is experiencing light snow with a temperature of -10°C (-10.3°C to be exact). The barometric pressure is sitting at 100.5 kPa and falling, which means Mother Nature has more surprises in store. With humidity at 91%, the air feels damp and cold, while a gentle north-northwest breeze at 5 km/h keeps the wind chill at -13°C. Visibility is 8 km, which is just enough to spot the snowflakes falling.
The forecast calls for flurries tapering off later this morning, leaving the sky mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of additional light snow. The winds will shift northwest and pick up speed this afternoon, reaching 30 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. Temperatures will climb to a high of -3°C, but it won’t feel that warm, as the wind chill will hover around -17°C this morning and improve only slightly to -8°C by the afternoon. If you’re stepping out, brace for wind, snow, and a classic Thunder Bay chill.
Tonight: Flurries Fading, Temperatures Falling
As the evening progresses, a few remaining flurries will taper off, leaving behind mainly cloudy skies. The winds will maintain their northwest direction, blowing at 30 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h before calming down overnight. Temperatures will drop to a frosty -14°C, with a wind chill that will make it feel more like -21°C. Tonight is perfect for curling up indoors, but if you must go outside, don’t forget your warmest winter coat and thermal layers to fight off that biting wind chill.
Sunday, January 26: Sunshine, Clouds, and the Return of Gusty Winds
Sunday brings a mix of sun and cloud to Thunder Bay, offering some relief from today’s snow-filled skies. However, don’t let the sunshine fool you—there’s still a 30% chance of flurries by the afternoon. Winds will return with gusto, becoming westerly at 30 km/h and gusting to 50 km/h by late morning. The temperature will peak at -5°C, but wind chill will make it feel like -20°C in the morning and -12°C in the afternoon.
Sunday night will stay cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. The low will hover around -5°C, making it a cold but manageable end to the weekend.
Monday, January 27: A Warmer Twist to the Cold
Monday offers a surprising break from the deep freeze, with temperatures climbing to a high of +1°C. The day will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and strong winds will continue to sweep through the region. By Monday night, temperatures will drop again to -12°C, with a 40% chance of flurries keeping the wintry vibe alive.
Thunder Bay’s Historic Highs and Lows
On this day in Thunder Bay’s weather history, January 25 saw its warmest recorded high of 5.6°C in 1981—a stark contrast to today’s frosty outlook. The record low, meanwhile, plummeted to a bone-chilling -37.8°C in 1994. Feeling chilly at -10°C today? Just imagine that extreme cold!
Wardrobe Suggestions
Today’s mix of flurries, wind, and biting cold calls for serious winter armor. Start with thermal layers, add a cozy sweater, and top it off with a heavy, windproof coat. A toque, scarf, and insulated gloves are essential, especially when the wind starts gusting. Don’t skimp on warm, waterproof boots—your toes will thank you! For those venturing out tonight, consider an extra layer to tackle the wind chill near -21°C.
Did You Know?
Thunder Bay has a reputation for its impressive lake-effect snow, thanks to nearby Lake Superior. The lake moderates temperatures but also creates localized snow bands, making the region a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Love skiing or snowshoeing? Thunder Bay is your snowy paradise!
