Current Conditions:
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Happy Thanksgiving! At 7:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 1°C. Winds are light from the WSW at 3 km/h, and the humidity is at 96%, giving a chilly feel.
The barometric pressure is 102.4 kPa and rising, indicating stable weather on the horizon.
Today’s Forecast:
Expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of rain showers or flurries this morning, with the potential for snowflakes due to the cold. Winds will shift to the northeast at 20 km/h later in the morning, and the high will reach 7°C. The UV index is low at 2.
Tonight:
Partly cloudy conditions with a 30% chance of early evening showers, clearing later. The temperature will drop to -2°C overnight, so frost is likely by morning.
Tomorrow (October 15):
Expect sunny skies with a high of 10°C. Winds will turn northwest at 20 km/h by morning. Overnight, clear skies will lead to a cold night, with temperatures falling to -7°C.
October 16-17:
Both days will be sunny and progressively warmer, with highs of 14°C on Wednesday and 15°C on Thursday. Expect clear nights with lows around 2°C and 4°C, respectively.
Marine Forecast:
- Winds: Northeast 20 knots today, diminishing this morning and increasing again by evening.
- Waves: Starting at 1.5 meters, subsiding slightly, but building again tonight.
- Scattered showers will end around noon today.
Wardrobe Suggestions:
Dress warmly today, as the temperature will feel colder with the wind. Prepare for frost overnight with insulated outerwear, especially tomorrow as the temperature dips to -7°C.
Trivia:
Thunder Bay’s weather at this time is typical of the season, but historically, snow has arrived earlier. In past Octobers, the region has seen early winter storms.