Thunder Bay – Weather – Thunder Bay is closing out Thursday with light snow and a falling barometer, a classic signal that another push of weather is nearby. The bigger story is Friday’s strong wind event—Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for northwest wind gusts up to 80 km/h, developing late Friday morning and easing Friday evening.

Special Weather Statement (in effect for the City of Thunder Bay):

• What: Strong northwest winds, gusts up to 80 km/h

• When: Late Friday morning, easing Friday evening

• Impacts: Loose objects may be tossed; localized utility outages possible

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at: Thunder Bay Airport — 5:00 PM EST (Thu, Feb. 26)

• Temperature: -7.9°C (about -8°C)

• Condition: Light snow

• Wind: SW 5 km/h (wind chill -11)

• Visibility: 10 km

• Pressure: 100.8 kPa and falling

• Humidity: 78%

This evening: Light snow tapers off early, then clouds hang in with flurries becoming more likely overnight.

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Friday, Feb. 27 — Windy, Blustery, and Fast-Changing

• Sky: Cloudy with 70% chance of flurries

• High: +2°C

• Wind (main headline): West wind increases through the day, gusting up to 80 km/h by early afternoon

Friday Night — Wind + Cold Returns

• Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries early, and local blowing snow possible

• Low: -21°C

• Wind chill: Near -30 overnight with risk of frostbite

Saturday, Feb. 28 — Bright but Bitter

• Sunny, high -11°C

• Night: Clear, low -28°C

Sunday, Mar. 1 — Sunny Again

• Sunny, high -10°C

• Night: Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries, low -18°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This evening/overnight: Winter coat, toque, gloves—watch for light snow and flurries.

• Friday daytime: Dress for “milder but mean” weather: windproof outer layer is key. Secure hoods/hats—gusts can be strong.

• Friday night into Saturday: Full winter gear returns fast (face covering helps if you’re outside in the wind chill).

• Saturday night: Plan for deep cold (extra layers, insulated boots).

Weather Trivia

Thunder Bay’s normal temperatures for this time of year are Max -3°C / Min -14°C—so Friday’s brief push to +2°C is a noticeable warm spike before colder air snaps back for the weekend. Sunrise is 7:45 AM and sunset 6:36 PM (about 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight).