A Frosty Start with Some Sun, But Milder Days Are on the Way
Thunder Bay sees cold temperatures today with a high of -6°C and wind chills near -21°C. A weekend warm-up is coming, with flurries and highs near 0°C.
Thunder Bay begins the day on a chilly note, with temperatures at -14.3°C as of 7:00 AM at the airport. The skies are mostly cloudy, and a west-northwest wind at 13 km/h is making it feel like -21°C with the wind chill. Humidity is at 61%, and the barometric pressure is 103.4 kPa and rising, which means improving conditions ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Clearing Skies, But Staying Cold
Skies will clear this morning, bringing some sunshine as the day progresses. Winds will shift west at 20 km/h, making it feel colder than the forecasted high of -6°C. The wind chill will sit at -21°C in the morning, improving slightly to -12°C this afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, so while sunglasses aren’t a necessity, they might help with glare off the snow.
Tonight: A Cold and Clear Night
Expect a few clouds overnight, but temperatures will plummet to -20°C. Winds will be northwest at 20 km/h, becoming light early in the evening. With little wind, the wind chill will feel like -15°C this evening before dropping to -26°C overnight. Bundle up if you’re heading out late!
Looking Ahead: Slowly Getting Warmer
- Friday, February 21: A mix of sun and cloud, with winds picking up southwest at 20 km/h late in the afternoon. High of -4°C, but the morning wind chill will be a bitter -27°C, improving to -9°C in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries, low of -12°C.
- Saturday, February 22: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries, high of -1°C—the warmest in days!
- Saturday Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries, low of -11°C.
- Sunday, February 23: Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, high of 0°C—finally reaching the freezing mark!
- Sunday Night: Periods of snow, low of -1°C.
What to Wear: Classic Thunder Bay Winter Gear
With wind chills hovering between -21°C and -27°C, today calls for a heavy insulated coat, thermal base layers, gloves, a scarf, and a warm hat. If you’re out in the early morning or late at night, frostbite is a concern, so cover exposed skin. The weekend is looking milder, but for now, bundle up!
Thunder Bay Weather Trivia: When Winter Won’t Let Go
Did you know that Thunder Bay once hit -41.1°C in February? That brutal record was set on February 1, 1996. Compared to that, today’s -21°C wind chill almost feels like spring—almost!
