July 17, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Recipe Includes Wildfire Smoke, Showers and Thunderstorm Risk

THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – It feels a lot more like early May than mid July today. While there is smoke in the air, today will be much cooler.
Thunder Bay begins Friday under widespread wildfire smoke, reduced visibility and an Orange Air Quality Warning. Showers may briefly improve conditions during the day, but very poor air quality is expected to continue through much of the weekend.
Environment Canada reports that wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario is affecting the city. Every