THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay’s first work Monday of 2026 comes with a familiar Lakehead mix: cold air easing, light snow, and a risk of freezing drizzle that can turn roads and sidewalks slick in a hurry.

While temperatures are milder than the deep-freeze days last week, the risk today isn’t extreme cold—it’s ice under a dusting of snow, especially on untreated rural roads and elevated surfaces.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at Thunder Bay Airport (6:00 AM EST):

• Temperature: -13.4°C

• Condition: Mainly clear

• Wind: SW 8 km/h

• Wind Chill: -18

• Humidity: 88%

• Visibility: 24 km

• Pressure: 100.9 kPa, falling

Today (Monday)

• Cloudy with 40% chance of light snow

• Risk of freezing drizzle

• Wind up to 15 km/h

• High: -4°C

• Wind chill: about -15 this morning, improving to around -6 this afternoon

Tonight and the Next Three Days

Tonight (Monday night)

• Cloudy with 40% chance of light snow

• Risk of freezing drizzle

• Low: -7°C

• Wind chill near -9

Tuesday, January 6

• Mainly cloudy with 40% chance of light snow, changing to 30% chance of flurries near noon

• Risk of freezing drizzle in the morning

• High: -2°C

• Wind chill near -10

• Tuesday night: Cloudy, low -7°C

Wednesday, January 7

• A mix of sun and cloud

• High: -1°C

• Night: Cloudy periods, low -4°C

School Transportation and Closures

Due to road conditions: ALL RURAL TRANSPORTATION is cancelled for Monday, January 5, 2026.
The following schools are closed today:

• Crestview PS

• Five Mile PS

• Gorham and Ware PS

• Kakabeka PS

• McKenzie PS

• Nor’wester View PS

• Valley Central PS

• Whitefish PS

Travel and Sidewalk Safety

• Watch for slick spots—freezing drizzle can be hard to see, especially at intersections, bridges, and parking lots.

• Give yourself extra time for the commute, and increase following distance.

• If walking: take short steps and use footwear with good grip.

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Morning: winter coat, gloves/mitts, hat, and a neck warmer—wind chill is still in the teens below zero.

• Afternoon: temps “feel” better, but stay dressed for damp cold and possible freezing drizzle.

• Keep traction in mind: boots with solid tread help on ice-glazed sidewalks.

Weather Trivia

Freezing drizzle forms when tiny cloud droplets are supercooled (liquid below 0°C). They freeze on contact with roads and railings, creating a thin glaze—often more dangerous than heavier snow because it’s easy to miss.

Final Thoughts on Monday’s Weather

Thunder Bay weather for Monday, Jan. 5, 2026: cloudy with a 40% chance of light snow and a risk of freezing drizzle. High -4°C. Rural school transportation is cancelled and multiple area schools are closed due to road conditions.