Current Conditions (October 25, 2024)
Thunder Bay – Weather – At 6:00 AM EDT, Thunder Bay is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 6.5°C. The dew point matches the temperature, resulting in 100% humidity, creating damp and cool morning conditions.
Winds are light from the WSW at 6 km/h, and visibility is excellent at 24 km. Barometric pressure is 101.2 kPa and falling, indicating potential changes in weather conditions later in the day.
Forecast for Friday, October 25
A few showers are expected to end early this morning, giving way to a mix of sun and cloud. There is a 40% chance of showers late in the afternoon. Winds will increase, shifting to the west at 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h by late morning. The high will reach 11°C with a UV index of 2, considered low.
Tonight: Skies will be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers early in the evening. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will become light after midnight. The temperature will drop to a low of -1°C, and wind chill values will make it feel like -5°C overnight.
Forecast for Saturday, October 26
Saturday will start with partly cloudy skies that will quickly clear, leading to a sunny day. Winds will pick up again, becoming westerly at 20 km/h by late morning. The high temperature will reach 9°C, though the morning wind chill will make it feel like -5°C. The UV index remains low at 2.
Saturday Night: Clear skies are expected throughout the night, with a low of -1°C.
Forecast for Sunday, October 27
Sunday promises a bright and sunny day with temperatures reaching a comfortable high of 10°C.
Sunday Night: Clear conditions will continue into the night, with a mild low of 4°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
With chilly morning temperatures and the potential for brisk winds, layered clothing is recommended for Friday and Saturday. A medium-weight jacket with a wind-resistant outer layer will keep you comfortable, especially in the morning hours when wind chill values could make it feel below freezing. By Sunday, temperatures will feel warmer in the sun, making a lighter jacket sufficient during the day.
Weather Trivia
In October, Thunder Bay can experience a rapid shift from mild autumn weather to early winter conditions. The city has seen its earliest snowfall in October in past years, with significant snowfalls sometimes arriving by the end of the month. However, sunny days like those expected this weekend are a reminder of the last days of fall before winter sets in.
