🌦️ Showers taper this morning as gusty southwest winds bring a mild Friday — gradual clearing into the weekend
Thunder Bay – WEATHER – It’s a damp and mild start to Friday in Thunder Bay, with light rain falling and visibility reduced to 8 km.
Temperatures are sitting around 11°C — well above seasonal — as a warm front lifts across northwestern Ontario. A few lingering showers are expected to end by late morning, followed by mostly cloudy skies and gusty southwest winds that will push afternoon highs close to 18°C.
Conditions will remain unsettled but mild through the weekend, with a mix of cloud and limited sun before showers return early next week.
🌡️ 4-Day Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain Chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 17 | Showers ending, windy | 18°C / 7°C | 30% | SW 30–50 km/h |
| Sat 18 | Mainly cloudy | 16°C / 4°C | 10% | Light |
| Sun 19 | Mix of sun and cloud, showers | 15°C / 1°C | 30% | Light W |
| Mon 20 | Cloudy, showers return | 10°C / 3°C | 60% | Light SW |
🌧 Current Conditions (as of 7:00 AM EDT – Thunder Bay Airport)
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Temperature: 11.3°C
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Dew Point: 11.3°C
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Humidity: 100%
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Wind: NE 8 km/h
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Pressure: 100.7 kPa (falling)
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Condition: Light Rain
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Visibility: 8 km
Friday, October 17 Forecast
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Weather: A few showers ending this morning, then cloudy with a 30% chance of isolated showers.
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Wind: Becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning.
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High: 18°C
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UV Index: 2 (low)
🌙 Tonight
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Weather: Mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers this evening.
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Wind: Southwest 30 km/h, gusting to 50, becoming light late this evening.
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Low: +7°C
🌥 Saturday, October 18
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Weather: Mainly cloudy with periods of sunshine in the afternoon.
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High: 16°C
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UV Index: 2 (low)
Saturday Night:
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Weather: Clearing.
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Low: +4°C
🌤 Sunday, October 19
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Weather: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of scattered showers.
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High: 15°C
Sunday Night:
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Weather: Clear.
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Low: +1°C
🌦 Monday, October 20
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Weather: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.
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High: 10°C
Monday Night:
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Weather: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.
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Low: +3°C
🌬 Weather Highlights
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Today: Morning showers ending; windy and mild this afternoon.
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Tonight: Breezy early, clearing skies overnight.
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Weekend: Pleasantly mild with light winds and dry breaks Saturday and Sunday.
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Next Week: Cooler and wetter pattern returns Monday with increasing rain chances.
🧥 Wardrobe & Travel Tips
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Today: Keep a light rain jacket handy; gusty winds may make it feel cooler than 18°C.
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Weekend: Great for outdoor plans — comfortable highs near 15°C and mostly dry skies.
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Next Week: Have rain gear ready as another front moves in Monday.
Showers fade as winds rise in Thunder Bay today — a mild and mostly dry weekend follows before rain returns Monday. – NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
