THUNDER BAY – Weather – Thunder Bay is in for a mix of conditions for the rest of the week, with fluctuating temperatures and the chance for rain and even flurries by Friday.
As of 7:00 AM on Tuesday, the temperature is 7°C, with mostly cloudy skies. Humidity is high at 99%, with light winds from the north at 2 km/h. The barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and falling, indicating potential weather changes throughout the day.
Tuesday, October 22
- Daytime: Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 60% chance of showers early in the morning. There’s a risk of a thunderstorm. Winds will pick up, becoming southwest at 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h later in the morning. The high will reach a balmy 21°C, quite warm for this time of year. UV index will be moderate at 3.
- Tonight: Showers will continue until around midnight, then skies will remain cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering showers. Winds will shift to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h. Overnight temperatures will drop to 4°C.
Wednesday, October 23
- Daytime: Cloudy conditions will persist in the morning but will start to clear in the afternoon. Winds from the northwest will be strong early, gusting up to 50 km/h, but will ease later in the day. Cooler, with a high of just 7°C. The UV index will be low at 1.
- Night: Clear skies are expected at night, with temperatures falling to -1°C, bringing a risk of frost.
Thursday, October 24
- Daytime: Increasing cloudiness throughout the day, with a high of 13°C. Winds will remain light, allowing for a relatively pleasant day.
- Night: Cloudy skies with a 60% chance of showers overnight. The low will be around 5°C.
Friday, October 25
- Daytime: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers during the day. Temperatures will peak at 10°C.
- Night: Cloudy periods with a 40% chance of rain or even flurries as the temperature drops to -3°C overnight, signaling the return of colder weather.
Wardrobe Suggestions:
- Tuesday: Light clothing for the day, but bring a rain jacket for the morning showers and gusty winds.
- Wednesday: Bundle up with a medium-weight jacket as temperatures will be much cooler, especially in the evening.
- Thursday: Comfortable fall layers will work best, with a light rain jacket for potential evening showers.
- Friday: Prepare for chillier weather with heavier layers, especially at night as temperatures dip towards freezing.
Weather Trivia:
Thunder Bay’s high of 21°C today is a sharp contrast to its record cold snap in October 1967, when temperatures plummeted to -8°C, a reminder of the dramatic variability of autumn in the region.
