A Frigid Start to the Day in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay remains bitterly cold, with wind chills near -36°C. Snow moves in tonight, but a slow warm-up is on the way. Frostbite risk remains high—bundle up!
Thunder Bay is waking up to another bitterly cold morning, with temperatures sitting at -22.1°C as of 6:00 AM EST. The wind from the west-northwest at 21 km/h, gusting up to 33 km/h, is making it feel like a brutal -33°C. With humidity at 61% and barometric pressure at 103.3 kPa and rising, conditions remain harsh, though there is some relief in the forecast. Frostbite remains a major risk, so bundling up is a must.
Today’s Forecast: Cold & Blustery, with a Chance of Flurries
Expect a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day, with a 30% chance of flurries arriving late this afternoon. Winds will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, keeping the wind chill dangerously low at -36°C this morning and -24°C this afternoon. The high will reach -15°C, but with the wind, it will feel much colder. If you’re heading outside, layer up with thermal gear, insulated boots, and a face covering to protect against frostbite.
Tonight, periods of light snow will move in, bringing about 2 cm of accumulation. Winds will continue from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, before calming after midnight. The low will dip to -17°C, with a wind chill near -25°C.
Midweek Outlook: Gradually Warming Up
Wednesday, February 19, will bring more light snow, with a high of -11°C. The wind chill will still be biting, at -24°C in the morning and -16°C in the afternoon, but that’s a noticeable improvement from today’s extreme cold. The night will be cloudy, with a low of -17°C.
Thursday, February 20, will be a beautifully sunny day, with temperatures finally rising to -6°C. The night will be clear, but the temperature will still dip to a chilly -19°C.
Friday, February 21, continues the warming trend, with cloudy skies and a high of -4°C. It might not be beach weather, but after the past few days, it will feel almost comfortable. The night will remain cloudy, with a low of -13°C.
Stay Warm & Keep an Eye on That Wind Chill!
With wind chills hovering in the -30s this morning, exposed skin can develop frostbite in minutes. If you’re heading out, dress in layers, wear a thick winter coat, and don’t forget mittens and a scarf. Also, don’t leave pets outside for too long—if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them!
Thunder Bay’s Coldest February Day on Record
Think today is freezing? Thunder Bay’s coldest-ever February temperature was a staggering -44.2°C on February 1, 1899! So while -33°C wind chills are brutal, it could always be worse.
