Light Snow and a Chilly Morning
Good morning, Thunder Bay! At 7:00 AM, light snow is falling, with temperatures at -16°C. Winds from the west at a gentle 4 km/h create a wind chill of -19°C. Humidity is relatively low at 65%, and visibility remains excellent at 24 km despite the snow. The barometric pressure is 103.1 kPa and slowly falling, signaling potential changes ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Flurries and Sunshine Interplay
This morning starts with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of lingering flurries. As the day progresses, expect a mix of sun and cloud. Winds will remain light, at up to 15 km/h, and the high will climb to -11°C. The wind chill will feel like -23°C in the morning, improving to a slightly less frosty -14°C by afternoon. The UV index is low at 1, so sunglasses are optional, but warm attire is not!
Tonight, the clouds persist with a 40% chance of flurries late in the evening and overnight. Winds remain light at up to 15 km/h, with temperatures steady near -14°C and wind chills around -19°C.
Thursday: Flurries and Milder Temps
Thursday begins with a 40% chance of flurries, transitioning to steady snow by the afternoon. Winds remain calm, with a daytime high of -3°C. Morning wind chills will be near -18°C, easing to -7°C by afternoon. Overnight, the snow chances increase to 60%, with temperatures dropping back to -15°C.
Looking Ahead: Classic Winter Days
Friday offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. Temperatures will peak at -6°C, with a low of -18°C expected at night. Saturday brings bright sunshine and a high of -10°C, followed by a cloudy evening with a low of -15°C.
Historic Weather Tidbit
Thunder Bay’s record high for January 8 reached 6.6°C in 1981, offering a brief winter reprieve that year. Meanwhile, the record low of -38.3°C in 1968 reminds us how extreme Thunder Bay winters can be.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Layer up with a warm coat, thermal wear, and insulated gloves to fend off the chill today. A scarf and hat will keep you comfortable during outdoor errands or adventures.
Thunder Bay Weather Trivia
Did you know? Thunder Bay is known as “The Lakehead” due to its location at the head of Lake Superior. Winter winds off the lake can make temperatures feel even colder than the thermometer reads—perfect weather for a steaming mug of hot chocolate!
