Bundle up, Thunder Bay! The city is feeling the winter chill with temperatures taking a nosedive. Let’s dive into what the weather holds for us:
Today (Monday, January 2):
- Morning: A brisk start at -14°C, but the day promises a mix of sun and clouds. Early morning flurries give way to clearer skies.
- Afternoon High: Expect temperatures to reach a high of 0°C. However, a biting wind chill of -19°C in the morning means you’ll need to layer up.
- Wind: Southwest winds will pick up to 20 km/h by the afternoon.
- Wardrobe Suggestion: A well-insulated jacket, thermal layers, a hat, and gloves are essential to combat the cold.
Tonight’s Forecast:
- Sky Condition: Clear skies initially, but expect increasing cloudiness near midnight followed by snow.
- Temperature: It’s going to drop to -5°C, but the wind chill will make it feel closer to -9°C.
- Wind: Light winds at up to 15 km/h.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 3):
- Day: Snow in the morning, tapering off to cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries by afternoon. Around 2 cm of snow is expected.
- Evening: The temperature will be -1°C, with a wind chill near -10°C and gusty west winds at 20 km/h.
- Night: Expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -8°C.
Extended Outlook (Wednesday, January 3):
- Day: The weather will be a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries, reaching a high of -8°C.
- Night: Clear skies with a low of -18°C.
Weather Trivia:
- Did you know? The coldest temperature ever recorded in Thunder Bay in this day was -37°C in January 1974.
