A Frigid Start with Snow Moving In

Thunder Bay braces for snow and frigid temperatures, with wind chills as low as -34°C. A cold but sunny weekend ahead—get the latest weather forecast now!

Thunder Bay is off to a cold and cloudy morning at -22.2°C, with light north winds at 2 km/h making it feel like -24°C. The humidity sits at 66%, and the barometric pressure is at 103.1 kPa but falling, signaling a change in the weather.

While the morning remains mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, expect periods of snow to begin late this afternoon. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -13°C. However, it will feel much colder, with wind chills of -34 this morning and -16 this afternoon. Frostbite remains a risk, so dress warmly!

Tonight: More Snow and a Chilly Drop

Tonight, light snow will continue, bringing about 2 cm of accumulation. Winds will shift north and strengthen to 20 km/h after midnight, bringing colder air into the region. The low will drop to -16°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel like -25 overnight.

Weekend Outlook: Cold, But Brighter Skies

Saturday morning starts with lingering snow, but it will clear up by late morning, leaving behind a mix of sun and clouds. The wind will stay from the north at 20 km/h before calming down in the afternoon. The high will be -11°C, though the wind chill will make it feel like -25 in the morning and -16 in the afternoon.

Saturday night will be clear and bitterly cold, with the temperature plummeting to -23°C.

Sunday brings bright sunshine, but temperatures won’t budge much, with a high of -15°C. Overnight, it gets even colder, dipping down to -28°C.

Monday keeps the sunny streak going, but with a high of -16°C and yet another freezing night at -29°C.

What to Wear?

With wind chills as low as -34°C, multiple layers, an insulated winter coat, thick mittens, and a scarf are a must. Frostbite can set in within minutes, so if you’re heading out, make sure you’re fully covered!

Did You Know?

Thunder Bay’s coldest February 14th on record was a staggering -40.6°C in 1934. While today’s cold is sharp, it’s nothing compared to that Arctic blast!

Final Thoughts

Thunder Bay is in for a cold but snowy start to the weekend, with clearing skies but dropping temperatures by Sunday and Monday. If you’re heading out, bundle up and watch out for icy roads—winter is far from over!