🌥️ A calm midweek pattern with brief morning cloud and fog — showers return Thursday and Friday before a mild weekend
Thunder Bay wakes up to overcast skies and light winds this Wednesday morning, with temperatures around +6°C. A few early morning showers are possible, but skies are expected to clear by afternoon, bringing a pleasant and seasonably mild day with highs near 15°C. Fog will likely form again overnight before a more unsettled stretch begins on Thursday as another Pacific moisture system moves into northwestern Ontario.
🌤 Current Conditions (as of 7:00 AM EDT – Thunder Bay Airport)
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Temperature: 5.6°C
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Dew Point: 3.5°C
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Humidity: 86%
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Wind: SW 5 km/h
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Pressure: 102.9 kPa (falling)
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Condition: Cloudy
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Visibility: 24 km
📅 Wednesday, October 15 Forecast
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Weather: Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers early this morning, clearing this afternoon.
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Wind: Light from the southwest.
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High: 15°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
🌙 Tonight
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Weather: A few clouds with fog patches developing after midnight.
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Low: +2°C
🌧️ Thursday, October 16
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Weather: Increasing cloudiness with showers beginning in the afternoon.
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Fog patches dissipating in the morning.
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Wind: Southeast 20 km/h late in the morning.
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High: 14°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Thursday Night:
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Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers.
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Low: +9°C
🌦 Friday, October 17
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Weather: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.
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High: 19°C
Friday Night:
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Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers.
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Low: +10°C
🌤 Saturday, October 18
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Weather: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers.
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High: 16°C
Saturday Night:
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Cloudy.
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Low: +3°C
🌬 Weather Highlights
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Today: Early morning cloud and light drizzle possible; sunny breaks by afternoon.
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Tonight: Fog formation possible in low-lying and rural areas.
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Thursday–Friday: A mild but wet pattern returns, with gusty southeast winds and on-and-off showers.
🍂 4-Day Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain Chance | Wind |
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| Wed 15 | Cloudy, clearing PM | 15°C / +2°C | 30% AM | Light SW |
| Thu 16 | Cloudy, PM showers | 14°C / +9°C | 70% PM | SE 20 km/h |
| Fri 17 | Cloudy, scattered showers | 19°C / +10°C | 60% | Light SW |
| Sat 18 | Mix of sun and cloud | 16°C / +3°C | 30% | Light |
🧣 Wardrobe & Safety Tips
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Today: Light jacket or sweater — mild by afternoon.
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Tonight: Expect fog and cooler lows, especially inland.
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Thursday: Keep an umbrella and raincoat handy; afternoon rain likely.
After a calm and mild Wednesday in Thunder Bay, fog and showers return Thursday — followed by a warm, breezy end to the week. – NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
