🥶 A frosty fall morning greets the city — clear skies, crisp air, and a warm-up ahead for Thanksgiving weekend

Thunder Bay wakes up under clear skies and a hard frost this morning as temperatures dipped below freezing overnight. Calm winds and strong high pressure have created near-perfect conditions for radiational cooling — the coldest morning of October so far. But there’s good news: the next few days will bring sunshine, light winds, and gradually milder temperatures, leading to a pleasant Thanksgiving weekend despite a few chances for showers late Sunday and Monday.

🌤 Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM EDT – Thunder Bay Airport)

• Temperature: –2.4°C

• Dew Point: –3.1°C

• Humidity: 95%

• Wind: NW 5 km/h

• Wind Chill: –4°C

• Pressure: 103.0 kPa (rising)

• Condition: Clear

• Visibility: 24 km

📅 Wednesday, October 8 Forecast

• Morning: Frosty and clear, with a wind chill near –7°C early on

• Afternoon: Bright sunshine, light winds, and comfortable temperatures

• Wind: Light, up to 15 km/h

• High: 14°C

• UV Index: 3 (moderate)

🌙 Tonight

• Clear and calm

• Low: –1°C

• Patchy frost likely again in rural areas

🌞 Thursday, October 9

• Skies: Sunny early, becoming partly cloudy near noon

• Wind: South 20 km/h by midday

• High: 16°C

• UV Index: 3 (moderate)

Thursday Night:

• Cloudy periods, 40% chance of showers

• Low: 9°C

☀️ Friday, October 10

• Morning: Cloud clearing early

• Afternoon: Mainly sunny and mild

• High: 18°C

• Night: Clear skies, Low: +5°C

🌤️ Saturday, October 11

• Sunny and mild — a beautiful fall day

• High: 17°C

• Night: Cloudy periods

• Low: 8°C

🌦️ Sunday, October 12 (Thanksgiving Weekend Begins)

• Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers

• High: 15°C

• Night: Continued chance of showers, Low: 9°C

☁️ Thanksgiving Monday, October 13

• Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers

• High: 16°C

• Night: Cloudy periods, Low: +5°C

🧣 What to Expect & How to Prepare

• Today:

  • Bundle up this morning — gloves, hat, and layers recommended with frost still on the ground.

  • The afternoon will be bright and mild, perfect for outdoor errands or yard work.

• Thursday–Friday:

  • Milder days and mild nights, a pleasant mid-October stretch.

  • Winds pick up slightly from the south Thursday, bringing in warmer air.

• Weekend:

  • Mostly dry and warm through Saturday, then a few showers possible Sunday and Monday, just as Thanksgiving gatherings kick off.

5-Day Weather Snapshot

🍁 Thanksgiving Weather Outlook

Overall, a mild and mostly dry Thanksgiving long weekend is expected for Thunder Bay and area. After a frosty start to the week, daytime highs near 16–18°C will make for comfortable travel and outdoor gatherings. Just keep an umbrella handy for Sunday and Monday, when scattered showers may drift through the region.

Clear skies, calm winds, and a warming trend — a picture-perfect fall week ahead in Thunder Bay. Stay with the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for continuing updates.