THUNDER BAY – Weather – As we move into early October, Canada is seeing diverse weather conditions from coast to coast. From Atlantic storms in Newfoundland to early snowfalls in the north, here’s a detailed forecast for October 3, 4, and 5, 2024, along with wardrobe tips and some fascinating historical weather trivia for each community.
As we move into fall, something interesting to consider, in the spring when the weather warms up to 5°C, people will shed their winter jackets and be outside in light clothes, but in the fall, at similar temperatures we bundle up.
Today’s Weather Overview:
St. John’s, Newfoundland (NF)
- Current Conditions: Overcast skies with light rain showers, 12°C. Winds at 25 km/h from the southeast, barometric pressure at 1010 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Rain will intensify on October 4 with strong winds gusting up to 50 km/h. Expect temperatures around 14°C. The rain will clear by October 5, bringing partly cloudy skies and a cooler 10°C.
- Wardrobe: Waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes are essential. Layers for warmth in the morning and evening.
- Trivia: The record rainfall for October was 126 mm in 1961.
Saint John, New Brunswick (NB)
- Current Conditions: Foggy with light drizzle, 11°C, winds calm at 10 km/h, pressure at 1012 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Expect rain on October 4, clearing by the evening with a high of 13°C. October 5 will be partly cloudy and cooler at 9°C.
- Wardrobe: Light raincoat and boots for the rain; warmer clothes for the cooler weekend.
- Trivia: Saint John is no stranger to rain, with October 2020 experiencing over 100 mm of rainfall.
Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS)
- Current Conditions: Overcast, 13°C with light rain, winds from the southwest at 20 km/h, pressure at 1013 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Rain continues through October 4 with temperatures around 15°C. October 5 will see a break with partly sunny skies and 12°C.
- Wardrobe: Waterproof gear for the rainy days, with a sweater or fleece for cooler evenings.
- Trivia: In 1873, Halifax saw its wettest October ever recorded, with over 150 mm of rainfall.
Quebec City, Quebec (QC)
- Current Conditions: Overcast, 10°C, winds from the north at 15 km/h, barometric pressure at 1016 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Cool and dry weather ahead with daytime highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. October 4 may bring light rain, clearing by the 5th.
- Wardrobe: Layered clothing and a warm coat for cool evenings.
- Trivia: Quebec City’s coldest October temperature was -10°C in 1987.
Montreal, Quebec (QC)
- Current Conditions: Cloudy, 11°C, light breeze at 15 km/h from the northwest, pressure at 1015 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Overcast with light showers on October 4, clearing by October 5 with sunny intervals and highs around 14°C.
- Wardrobe: Layers and an umbrella for the showers, transitioning to lighter clothing for the sunny breaks.
- Trivia: Montreal once experienced an early snowfall on October 12, 2006.
Toronto, Ontario (ON)
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 14°C, light wind at 10 km/h, barometric pressure at 1018 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Mild temperatures through October 4 with highs of 16°C and some sunshine on October 5. Overnight lows will dip to 6°C.
- Wardrobe: Light jacket and a sweater for cooler mornings and evenings.
- Trivia: Toronto saw its first October snow on October 3, 1922.
Greater Sudbury, Ontario (ON)
- Current Conditions: Clear skies, 9°C, winds from the west at 15 km/h, pressure at 1020 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Sunshine dominates on October 3 and 5, with a brief rain shower possible on October 4. Highs of 12°C, dropping to 4°C at night.
- Wardrobe: Warm jacket for the cooler temperatures, especially at night.
- Trivia: Sudbury holds the record for one of the coldest October mornings in Ontario at -7°C in 1980.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (ON)
- Current Conditions: Cloudy, 10°C, winds from the southwest at 20 km/h, pressure at 1019 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Cloudy with chances of rain on October 4, then clearing with a crisp 9°C on October 5.
- Wardrobe: Medium-weight jacket and rain protection for October 4.
- Trivia: The Sault saw its highest recorded October temperature of 26°C in 1970.
Thunder Bay, Ontario (ON)
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 8°C, winds light at 10 km/h, pressure at 1022 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Sunny skies on October 3 and 5, with a slight chance of rain on October 4. Highs around 10°C, lows near freezing at night.
- Wardrobe: Warm clothes and a jacket for cold mornings.
- Trivia: Thunder Bay’s earliest recorded snowfall in October was on October 1, 1997.
Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB)
- Current Conditions: Cloudy, 6°C, winds from the northwest at 25 km/h, pressure at 1025 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Cloudy on October 4 with a high of 8°C, followed by sunny skies on October 5 with highs reaching 10°C.
- Wardrobe: Layered clothing with a warm coat for the windy conditions.
- Trivia: Winnipeg experienced its snowiest October in 1959, with 25 cm of snow.
Churchill, Manitoba (MB)
- Current Conditions: Light snow, -2°C, winds from the north at 35 km/h, pressure at 1012 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Snow continues on October 4, tapering off by October 5. Highs remain around freezing, with lows down to -7°C.
- Wardrobe: Winter coat, gloves, and warm hat for the snow and cold.
- Trivia: Churchill holds the record for the coldest October temperature at -23°C in 1974.
Regina, Saskatchewan (SK)
- Current Conditions: Cloudy, 7°C, winds from the southwest at 20 km/h, pressure at 1017 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Cloudy on October 4 with a chance of showers, followed by clear skies on October 5. Highs of 10°C.
- Wardrobe: Light jacket and warm layers.
- Trivia: Regina experienced its hottest October day on October 6, 1963, at 30°C.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (SK)
- Current Conditions: Clear, 6°C, winds from the west at 15 km/h, pressure at 1021 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Mostly sunny through October 5 with daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near freezing.
- Wardrobe: Warm jacket and layers for cooler evenings.
- Trivia: Saskatoon saw its earliest October snowfall on October 2, 1959.
Edmonton, Alberta (AB)
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 9°C, winds from the southwest at 20 km/h, pressure at 1019 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Increasing cloudiness with rain expected on October 4. Highs around 12°C, clearing by October 5 with a high of 14°C.
- Wardrobe: Light rain jacket and layers.
- Trivia: Edmonton’s earliest snowfall came on October 1, 1936.
Fort McMurray, Alberta (AB)
- Current Conditions: Clear skies, 6°C, winds light, pressure at 1024 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Sunny skies throughout with highs of 11°C and lows near freezing.
- Wardrobe: Warm jacket for cold nights.
- Trivia: Fort McMurray’s October temperature record is 26°C, set in 1980.
Calgary, Alberta (AB)
- Current Conditions: Sunny, 10°C, winds from the west at 15 km/h, pressure at 1020 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Increasing cloud cover on October 4 with a chance of rain. Temperatures ranging from 10-13°C.
- Wardrobe: Light layers with a rain jacket for Friday.
- Trivia: Calgary saw its first October snowfall on October 3, 1914.
Kamloops, British Columbia (BC)
- Current Conditions: Clear skies, 12°C, winds from the northwest at 10 km/h, pressure at 1018 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Sunny skies persist through October 5, with daytime highs around 15°C.
- Wardrobe: Light layers for mild days.
- Trivia: Kamloops experienced its hottest October temperature of 27°C in 1943.
Prince George, British Columbia (BC)
- Current Conditions: Clear skies, 8°C, winds light, pressure at 1021 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Clear through October 5, with highs of 12°C and lows near freezing.
- Wardrobe: Warm clothes for cold mornings and evenings.
- Trivia: Prince George saw its first October snowfall on October 10, 1925.
Vancouver, British Columbia (BC)
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 15°C, winds from the southwest at 20 km/h, pressure at 1017 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Overcast on October 4 with rain showers, clearing by October 5. Highs of 16°C.
- Wardrobe: Rain jacket for the showers, lighter clothing for dry spells.
- Trivia: Vancouver’s wettest October recorded over 200 mm of rain in 2003.
Victoria, British Columbia (BC)
- Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 14°C, winds light, pressure at 1016 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Rain showers on October 4, clearing by October 5. Highs of 15°C.
- Wardrobe: Light layers and a raincoat.
- Trivia: Victoria once saw its highest October temperature of 25°C in 1967.
Dawson City, Yukon (YT)
- Current Conditions: Clear skies, -2°C, light winds, pressure at 1023 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Clear but cold with highs of 2°C and lows dropping to -7°C.
- Wardrobe: Winter gear including a coat, gloves, and hat.
- Trivia: Dawson City’s coldest October day was -25°C in 1948.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (NWT)
- Current Conditions: Cloudy, -1°C, winds from the northwest at 30 km/h, pressure at 1014 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Light snow on October 4, clearing by October 5. Highs around 1°C, with lows of -6°C.
- Wardrobe: Winter coat, gloves, and scarf for snow and cold.
- Trivia: Yellowknife’s snowiest October was in 1991, with 30 cm of snow.
Alert, Nunavut (NU)
- Current Conditions: Snow, -6°C, winds from the northeast at 40 km/h, pressure at 1012 hPa.
- October 3-5 Forecast: Continued snow showers with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C.
- Wardrobe: Full winter gear is essential with insulated jackets, gloves, and boots.
- Trivia: The coldest October temperature in Alert was -32°C in 1976.
