What is the current weather situation in Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay begins Monday right on the edge of freezing with very moist air and a low, falling pressure pattern overhead. Current conditions observed at 7:00 AM EDT indicate mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of -0.3°C and a south-southwest wind at 4 km/h, resulting in a wind chill of -2°C.
There is a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers this morning, with the high temperature expected to reach +3°C later in the day. However, conditions are expected to worsen tonight, with temperatures dropping to a low of -8°C and wind chill near -13°C.
What impact is the weather having on local transportation and schools?
Due to extremely poor road conditions, all rural transportation is cancelled for today. Additionally, multiple rural schools have closed in response to the hazardous travel conditions.
Tonight’s expected conditions include a 30% chance of flurries overnight, which may further complicate travel and safety for residents. Tomorrow, Tuesday, is forecasted to have a high of -2°C with wind chill values around -15°C in the morning, continuing the trend of cold weather.
Looking ahead, Wednesday is also expected to see a high of -2°C with a low of -13°C at night. Wind gusts early this morning are anticipated to reach 50 km/h, contributing to the challenging weather conditions.
Visibility in the area is reported at 24 km, but the combination of wind and cold temperatures may still pose risks for outdoor activities and travel.
