Cloudy Skies, Blowing Snow, and Freezing Drizzle in the Region
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – Thunder Bay residents can breathe a slight sigh of relief as the weather advisory issued Tuesday, has ended for the city.
However, those venturing east or west of the city should brace for continued wintry conditions with Freezing Drizzle Advisories and Snow Squall Warnings in effect. Highways across the region, including parts of Highway 11/17, will see challenging travel conditions.
Current Conditions in Thunder Bay
- Temperature: -4.6°C (feels like -9 with wind chill)
- Humidity: 85%
- Pressure: 99.9 kPa, falling
- Wind: WSW at 12 km/h
- Visibility: 24 km
This morning’s cloudy skies bring occasional flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle, while blowing snow is expected as winds pick up later in the day.
Today’s Forecast: Wednesday, December 4
Flurries will persist through the morning, with up to 2 cm of accumulation possible. A risk of freezing drizzle in the early hours makes for slippery surfaces, and localized blowing snow in the afternoon could further hamper visibility.
Winds will become northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 60, pushing the temperature down to -8°C by late afternoon. With the wind chill, expect it to feel like a frosty -16°C.
Tonight’s Outlook
Flurries will taper off by midnight, leaving mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of lingering flurries. Northwest winds will continue to gust up to 70 km/h, keeping things blustery. The temperature will hold steady at -9°C, but with the wind chill, it’ll feel like a biting -18°C.
Thursday, December 5
The clouds will begin to part, offering a mix of sun and cloud by mid-morning. Gusty north winds at 30 km/h (up to 50 km/h) will gradually ease to a lighter westerly breeze in the afternoon. The high temperature of -6°C will feel closer to -17°C with the wind chill. UV index? Just 1—low enough to skip the sunscreen.
By nighttime, skies will clear to cloudy periods as temperatures plummet to a crisp -13°C.
Friday, December 6
Cloudy conditions will dominate with a 40% chance of flurries during the day and into the night. Daytime highs will settle around -8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to -11°C. While not as windy, the cold snap holds strong.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today and tonight: Layer up with your warmest winter coat, windproof gloves, and a scarf to shield your face from the biting wind chill.
Thursday: A lighter day for visibility, but those gusts will cut through if you’re not bundled up.
Thunder Bay Weather Trivia
Did you know? Thunder Bay holds the record for the coldest December 4 on record at a teeth-chattering -34.2°C, set in 1927. Bundle up—history could repeat itself any winter!
