A Frosty Thursday Morning with Light Snow
Thunder Bay sees light snow this morning, with flurries lingering into the weekend. A mix of cold nights and a sudden Sunday thaw ahead. Stay warm and prepared!
Thunder Bay wakes up to a wintery scene this morning, with light snow falling and a temperature of -10.4°C. The wind is a gentle westerly breeze at 5 km/h, making it feel like -13°C with the wind chill. Humidity is sitting at 90%, so the air is thick with moisture, and visibility is reduced to just 2 km—drive carefully! The barometric pressure reads 101.1 kPa, indicating some continued unsettled weather.
Thursday: Snow Tapers Off but Flurries Linger
The snow will wind down this morning, leaving us with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Expect another 2 to 4 cm of accumulation before the snowfall wraps up. The wind will pick up slightly to 15 km/h, but temperatures will improve throughout the day, reaching a high of -3°C. The wind chill, however, will keep things feeling colder—around -13°C in the morning and -7°C by the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1, so sunglasses are more for style than necessity today.
Tonight: Cloudy and Chilly
Cloud cover sticks around overnight, with a continued 40% chance of flurries. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, and temperatures drop to -10°C. The wind chill will hover near -11°C, so bundle up if you’re heading out for an evening stroll.
The Weekend Forecast: A Snowy and Temperature-Twisting Ride
Friday: A Brief Break in the Clouds
Friday offers a mix of sun and cloud, with only a 30% chance of flurries. The high will be -6°C, which, while chilly, is manageable with a warm coat and gloves. Overnight, skies clear up, allowing temperatures to plummet to a frigid -21°C. That’s the kind of cold that reminds you why hot chocolate exists.
Saturday: More Snow on the Horizon
Clouds return Saturday with a 60% chance of flurries and a high of -4°C. As night falls, expect periods of snow and a low of -4°C—so the shovels may need to come out once again.
Sunday: A Sudden Thaw Before the Deep Freeze
Sunday brings a temperature rollercoaster, with periods of snow and a surprising high of +3°C—yes, above freezing! However, don’t get too comfortable, because temperatures take a nosedive overnight, plunging to -19°C with cloudy skies and more flurries possible.
Dressing for the Weather
With fluctuating temperatures, layering is key. A warm winter coat, gloves, and a hat are must-haves today and throughout the weekend. Friday night’s deep freeze calls for extra insulation if you’re venturing outdoors. And with snowfall expected, waterproof boots are your best friend to keep those toes warm and dry.
Thunder Bay Weather Trivia
Did you know the coldest temperature ever recorded in Thunder Bay was a bone-chilling -41.1°C on January 10, 1982? So while -21°C on Friday night sounds bad, at least it’s not that cold!
