Chilly Start with Light Snow in the Region
Thunder Bay is waking up to light snow and cold temperatures this morning. As of 6:00 AM EST at Thunder Bay Airport, the temperature sits at -14.3°C, but a northeast wind at 12 km/h is making it feel more like -21°C.
The humidity is 71%, and the barometric pressure is falling at 102.6 kPa, indicating that cold but relatively stable conditions will persist. Visibility sits at 13 km, with only light snowfall impacting the area.
Saturday: Chilly, With Some Sun Peeking Through
The snow will taper off this morning, leaving behind a mix of sun and clouds with a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h, but it won’t take much to make it feel colder. The high today will reach -11°C, but the wind chill will hover near -22°C throughout the day.
The UV index remains low at 1, so while sunglasses may help with glare off the snow, there’s little warmth to be found.
Tonight: Frigid Temperatures Take Over
Expect partly cloudy skies overnight as temperatures plummet to -20°C. Winds remain light, but the wind chill will drop to -19°C this evening and a dangerous -29°C overnight. With these temperatures, frostbite can develop in minutes, so if you’re out late, ensure all exposed skin is covered.
Sunday: A Bitterly Cold Day with Flurries Possible
Sunday brings another mix of sun and clouds, with a 30% chance of flurries developing late in the afternoon. The high will only reach -16°C, but the morning will start with an icy wind chill of -29°C, only improving slightly to -24°C in the afternoon. Winds will stay light, but the air will feel unforgiving. Frostbite remains a risk, so dress accordingly.
Sunday night will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and temperatures will drop even further to -25°C.
Monday: No Warm-Up in Sight
Monday’s forecast brings cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries, a high of -16°C, and another bitterly cold night with a low of -25°C. The cold spell shows no signs of breaking anytime soon.
Wardrobe Recommendations: Stay Covered!
With extreme wind chills and a risk of frostbite, winter gear is essential. Wear thermal layers, a heavy winter coat, insulated gloves, thick socks, a toque, and a scarf to protect against the elements. If heading outside, make sure no skin is exposed, as these temperatures can cause frostbite in just a few minutes.
Thunder Bay Weather Trivia: A Record-Breaking Freeze
Thunder Bay is no stranger to brutal cold. One of its coldest recorded temperatures was -45.0°C on January 10, 1982—now that’s a deep freeze! While this weekend won’t hit those extremes, it’s still a reminder that Northwestern Ontario winters are nothing to take lightly.
Stay warm, Thunder Bay! If you don’t have to go out, it’s a great weekend for a cozy blanket and a hot cup of coffee.
