Thunder Bay – Weather – At 3:00 AM this morning, Thunder Bay was Ontario’s warmest location at -2°C – but don’t be fooled by that.
A sudden cold front is about to hit the area, causing a quick drop in temperature, strong winds, and dangerously low wind chills through Friday night and into the weekend.
This change in weather will make sidewalks tricky to navigate. Be cautious at road corners as meltwater has nowhere to drain and has turned into ice puddles.
( ) Expect an Arctic plunge after this morning ’ s mild air :
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (As of 3:00 AM EST, Friday, February 6)
Temperature: -2.0°C Condition: Cloudy Wind: NNW 26 km/h, gusts up to 50 km/h Wind Chill: -9 Humidity: 71% Dew Point: -6.6°C Pressure: 100.6 k Pa (rising) Visibility: 24 kmExpected Conditions (Feb 6-8)
Friday, February 6: Morning: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries early on, changing to clearer skies later. Temperature: Dropping to -15°C by morning and staying steady. Wind: Northwest 30 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h. Wind Chill: Around -26°C. UV Index: 1 (Low). Friday Night: Clear skies Wind : NW 20 km/h gusting up to 40 , easing late evening Low : -25 °C Wind Chill : -21 (evening) , -29 overnight Hazard : Risk of frostbite in under half an hour with exposed skin Saturday , February 7 : Sunday , February 8 :Wardrobe Recommendations
( ) Expect an Arctic plunge after this morning ’ s mild air :
- Heavy insulated parka
- Windproof gloves and boots
- Toque and thermal-lined scarf
- Layers are essential for keeping body heat
- Face covering suggested due to wind chills below -25 ° C.
Weather Alerts & Advisory
⚠️ Cold Weather Alert in Effect
A major wind chill event will affect Thunder Bay from Friday night into early Saturday, with "feels like” temperatures close to -30°C. Hazards: Wind Gusts : Up to... ← Close → ( ) Blowing snow possible in open areas. Extreme wind chills leading to frostbite risk within just..
Weather Trivia
🌡️ Warmest to Coldest in a Flash
Thunder Bay went from being Ontario's warmest spot at around three AM all the way down to experiencing wind chills near −30°C by nightfall - that's a drop of over twenty-five degrees in "feels like” temperature within just eighteen hours!
Summary
Thunder Bay's forecast for February sixth through eighth shows a shift from a comfortable − two degrees Celsius down towards biting cold with minus twenty-nine degree wind chills come nightfall. Look out for brisk northwest winds, chances of flurries, and frostbite risks during this time. Get all the full details on forecasts along with safety advice.Source link Keep warm and safe - be sure you check on vulnerable neighbors and pets during this severe cold snap.
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Weather Alerts & Advisory
⚠️ Cold Weather Alert in EffectA major wind chill event will affect Thunder Bay from Friday night into early Saturday, with "feels like” temperatures close to -30°C. Hazards: Wind Gusts : Up to... ← Close → ( ) Blowing snow possible in open areas. Extreme wind chills leading to frostbite risk within just..
Weather Trivia
🌡️ Warmest to Coldest in a FlashThunder Bay went from being Ontario's warmest spot at around three AM all the way down to experiencing wind chills near −30°C by nightfall - that's a drop of over twenty-five degrees in "feels like” temperature within just eighteen hours!
Summary
Thunder Bay's forecast for February sixth through eighth shows a shift from a comfortable − two degrees Celsius down towards biting cold with minus twenty-nine degree wind chills come nightfall. Look out for brisk northwest winds, chances of flurries, and frostbite risks during this time. Get all the full details on forecasts along with safety advice.Source link Keep warm and safe - be sure you check on vulnerable neighbors and pets during this severe cold snap.Source link
