Thunder Bay Readies for a Cloudy and Mild Christmas Week
This morning, Thunder Bay is under cloudy skies with temperatures at -10°C, as observed at Thunder Bay Airport. Winds from the west at 13 km/h make it feel like a frosty -16°C, while the humidity is 88%, contributing to a crisp wintery feel. Fog patches are lingering early but are expected to dissipate as the day progresses.
Christmas Eve: Chilly with a Mix of Clouds and Sun
Today will start cloudy but transition to a mix of sun and clouds by mid-morning. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, with temperatures briefly dropping to -16°C this morning before rising later in the day. Wind chills will make it feel like -21°C this morning, improving to -8°C in the afternoon.
If you’re heading out for last-minute holiday errands, dress in warm layers to combat the chill, especially during the morning hours.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy with Freezing Drizzle Risks
This evening will bring partly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries, especially late at night. There is also a risk of freezing drizzle, which could make roads slippery. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, with temperatures dipping to -10°C and wind chills ranging from -5°C in the evening to -14°C overnight.
Christmas Day: Cloudy Skies with Milder Temperatures
Christmas Day will be overcast, with a 30% chance of early morning flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle lingering. Winds will remain calm at 15 km/h, with a daytime high of -3°C. The wind chill will feel like -15°C in the morning, easing to -6°C by the afternoon.
It’s a great day for outdoor fun, but icy conditions from freezing drizzle could make sidewalks and roads slick—exercise caution while traveling. The evening will bring cloudy periods and a low of -5°C.
Boxing Day: Sunshine Returns
Boxing Day will bring a bright reprieve, with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures rising to a mild 1°C. The night will turn cloudy again, with lows hovering near 0°C. It’s a perfect day for shopping, skiing, or simply enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends.
Thunder Bay’s Historic Holiday Weather Trivia
On December 24, Thunder Bay’s warmest Christmas Eve hit 5.4°C in 1994, while the coldest plummeted to -37.2°C in 1983. This year’s temperatures are comfortably festive, providing a frosty ambiance without the extreme cold of years past.
