Winter Holds On with a Final (Maybe) Flurry-Filled Punch in Thunder Bay
Current Conditions as of 5:00 AM EDT – Monday, March 24, 2025
Thunder Bay is waking up under a Snowfall Warning, and if you were hoping to start your Monday with a little spring in your step, think again — more like a crunch under your boots. As of 5:00 AM, light snow is still falling at Thunder Bay Airport with temperatures at -2.1°C. Winds from the north are steady at 11 km/h, creating a wind chill of -6. Visibility remains decent at 13 km, but can suddenly drop in heavier snow bands, so caution is key on the roads this morning.
Due to inclement weather, rural transportation is cancelled and rural schools are closed today, March 24, 2025.
The following rural schools are closed today: Crestview, Five Mile, Gorham and Ware, Kakabeka Falls, McKenzie, Nor’wester View, Valley Central, and Whitefish Valley.
Additional snowfall of 2 to 4 cm is expected early today before the snow tapers off around noon. After that, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Winds will shift northwesterly at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40. The high will reach a barely-there zero degrees, but the morning wind chill will bite at -12. The UV index is low at 2 — not much sun peeking through those stubborn clouds.
Tonight: Light Winds, Cold Skies, and More Flurries Possible
Tonight, it’s a mostly cloudy sky with a 40% chance of flurries hanging around early in the evening. Winds from the north will stick around at 20 km/h with gusts before easing off later tonight. Temperatures drop to -11°C, and it’ll feel like -15°C once the wind chill kicks in.
Tuesday Through Thursday: Sun Returns, But Mornings Stay Bitter
Tuesday is bringing the sunshine — finally! Clear skies are in the forecast with lighter winds up to 15 km/h. But don’t let that fool you: the morning wind chill will feel like -20°C, so bundle up like it’s still January. The afternoon will warm to +3°C, offering a nice glimpse of the spring thaw. Tuesday night will be calm and partly cloudy, dipping to -7°C.
Wednesday continues the warming trend with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of +6°C. There’s a slight chance (30%) of rain or flurries in the evening as the temperature slides down to -5°C.
Thursday looks similar with another mix of sun and cloud and a high of +4°C. Expect a 30% chance of evening flurries as nighttime lows dip back to -8°C. Spring is inching its way in — no big leaps just yet.
Historic Weather for March 24 in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay has seen some wild swings on March 24. The record high for this date hit a comfy +12.4°C in 2012, while the record low took a serious nosedive to -30.6°C in 1965. This morning’s -2°C feels like a middle-ground moment in this region’s wide-ranging spring history.
What to Wear: Winter Layers With Spring Dreams
Don’t let the date fool you — it’s still full-on winter wear time. That means insulated jacket, toque, gloves, scarf, and definitely warm boots if you’re stepping through freshly fallen snow. Sunglasses might come in handy for tomorrow’s sun, but not today — today is strictly snow goggles and hot coffee weather.
Thunder Bay Weather Trivia
Did you know? Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s snowiest cities, averaging around 335 cm of snow annually. That’s taller than your average NBA player, and it explains why residents here own at least three types of shovels — each for a different kind of snow.
