THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay begins the day under mostly cloudy skies and brisk conditions, with temperatures sitting at -8°C. A mix of sun and cloud is expected later, but cold wind chills will keep it feeling much colder.
Residents should prepare for a continued chill over the next few days, with chances of flurries as we move into the weekend.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions:
- Temperature: -7.6°C
- Wind Chill: -14
- Wind: SW at 16 km/h
- Humidity: 90%
- Barometric Pressure: 101.6 kPa (Rising)
- Visibility: 24 km
Forecast for Today:
A mix of sun and cloud is anticipated, with winds shifting to the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h.
- High: -3°C
- Wind Chill: -17 this morning, improving to -9 this afternoon.
- UV Index: 1 (Low)
Tonight’s Conditions:
Skies will remain partly cloudy as winds diminish to light this evening.
- Low: -8°C
- Wind Chill: Near -14
Tomorrow’s Forecast: November 28, 2024
Daytime:
Thursday will begin with a mix of sun and cloud before turning cloudy in the afternoon. A 40% chance of flurries emerges late in the day.
- High: -4°C
- Wind Chill: Near -14
- Wind: Northwest at 20 km/h by noon
- UV Index: 1 (Low)
Nighttime:
Cloudy skies dominate with an increased chance of flurries.
- Low: -7°C
- Precipitation Chance: 60%
Extended Forecast
Friday, November 29, 2024:
- Day: Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries. High: -3°C
- Night: Overcast with a 40% chance of flurries. Low: -9°C
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
- Day: Mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. High: -4°C
- Night: Continued cloudiness with a 30% chance of flurries. Low: -10°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
- Today: Wear a thick winter coat, scarf, gloves, and a hat to combat the wind chill of -17°C in the morning.
- Thursday: Layer up as wind chills remain around -14°C; keep a waterproof jacket handy for potential late flurries.
- Friday-Saturday: Insulated outerwear is essential, with flurries expected over the weekend.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? The city of Thunder Bay experienced its coldest November day on record on November 29, 1976, with a bone-chilling low of -34.8°C. Thankfully, this week’s forecast is far more forgiving!
