Residents in Thunder Bay, Ontario, should prepare for messy travel as snow and blowing snow are expected to arrive this evening, March 12, 2026. According to Environment Canada, the weather system will likely make roads slippery and reduce visibility for drivers.
The forecast calls for a total of 4 to 8 centimetres of snow to fall between tonight and Friday morning. Environment Canada expects 2 to 4 centimetres to accumulate tonight, with an additional 2 to 4 centimetres falling before the system moves out. East winds are expected to pick up this evening, with gusts reaching as high as 50 km/h.
These strong winds will cause local blowing snow, which can make it difficult for people to see while driving. The wintry weather is expected to impact the commute tonight and again on Friday morning.
The snow is projected to continue through the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026. Forecasters expect the weather to settle and the snow to taper off by around noon tomorrow.
