Snowy Morning with Blustery Conditions Developing
Thunder Bay sees light snow with gusty winds up to 60 km/h. Falling temperatures bring wind chills near -23°C. Sunny but cold weekend ahead. Stay bundled up!
Thunder Bay wakes up to light snow and calm winds, but don’t be fooled—changes are coming fast! Currently sitting at -9°C with 92% humidity, the air is heavy with moisture, and visibility is reduced to 1.2 km.
The barometric pressure is at 100.8 kPa and falling, signaling that the weather is shifting.
As the day progresses, expect periods of light snow, with local blowing snow in the afternoon. Only 2 cm of snowfall is expected, but strong winds will make for reduced visibility and chilly conditions.
Winds will shift from the south at 20 km/h to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h by late morning. The temperature will drop to -13°C in the afternoon, with the wind chill making it feel closer to -23°C.
Chilly Evening with Lingering Flurries
Tonight, skies will partially clear, but a 60% chance of flurries remains early in the evening. Winds will continue from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, before calming after midnight.
The temperature will hold near -14°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel like a bone-chilling -24°C.
Looking Ahead: Frigid but Sunny
Friday brings a mix of sun and clouds, with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -10°C. The nighttime hours will see clear skies and a deep freeze, with temperatures plummeting to -22°C.
The weekend will be bright but cold. Both Saturday and Sunday will be sunny, with daytime highs of -11°C. However, nighttime lows will dip to -22°C on Saturday and -23°C on Sunday.
What to Wear: Bundle Up!
Today is a layering kind of day. With temperatures dropping and wind chills intensifying, a thermal base layer, insulated parka, warm hat, gloves, and a scarf are a must. If heading out in the wind, consider a face covering to prevent frostbite.
Did You Know?
The coldest February temperature ever recorded in Thunder Bay was -41.1°C on February 1, 1899. While today isn’t nearly that extreme, it’s still a great excuse to grab an extra cup of hot chocolate!
Stay warm, Thunder Bay!
