THUNDER BAY – Weather – Weather conditions across Canada reflect the full spectrum of fall, from heavy rain in the Atlantic, to crisp, clear skies in the Prairies, and early snow in the far north. Here’s the comprehensive forecast for October 16th to 18th, covering all provinces and territories, with special attention to communities facing weather warnings or alerts. Be prepared with the right wardrobe, and note the sunrise and sunset times to make the most of your day.
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s, NL
Current Conditions: 8°C, light rain, southeast winds at 30 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1012 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Persistent rain today with temperatures hovering around 10°C. The 17th will see light showers, clearing by evening, with a high of 12°C. Rain and wind return on the 18th, cooling the temperatures to 9°C.
Wardrobe: Rain gear is essential—waterproof jackets and boots will be your best bet this week.
Historical Trivia: St. John’s is one of the windiest cities in Canada, regularly experiencing strong gusts due to its coastal location.
Sunrise: 7:23 AM | Sunset: 6:20 PM
Atlantic Provinces
Saint John, NB
Current Conditions: 10°C, mostly cloudy, northeast winds at 20 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1020 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Mostly cloudy with a high of 12°C today. The 17th will be dry and slightly warmer at 13°C, with showers expected to arrive on the 18th, bringing temperatures down to 11°C.
Wardrobe: Light layers for today, but rain gear will be needed on the 18th.
Historical Trivia: Saint John holds the title of the “Loyalist City,” settled largely by British Loyalists in the late 18th century.
Sunrise: 7:41 AM | Sunset: 6:33 PM
Halifax, NS
Current Conditions: 12°C, overcast, winds from the northeast at 25 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1018 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Overcast with a high of 13°C today, with light rain expected by evening. The 17th will bring some sunshine with a high of 14°C, but showers return on the 18th, dropping temperatures to 9°C.
Wardrobe: Waterproof jackets for today and Friday, with lighter clothing for Thursday.
Historical Trivia: Halifax has faced numerous hurricanes over the centuries, including the devastating Saxby Gale of 1869.
Sunrise: 7:30 AM | Sunset: 6:31 PM
Quebec
Quebec City, QC
Current Conditions: 5°C, foggy, calm winds. Barometric pressure: 1024 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Morning fog clearing to a sunny afternoon, with highs of 10°C. The 17th will bring more sunshine, with temperatures rising to 12°C. By the 18th, expect overcast skies and light rain with highs of 9°C.
Wardrobe: Layered clothing is ideal, with a coat for the cooler mornings and a raincoat for the end of the week.
Historical Trivia: In January 1917, Quebec City experienced one of its coldest recorded winters, with temperatures dropping as low as -36°C.
Sunrise: 7:03 AM | Sunset: 5:55 PM
Montreal, QC
Current Conditions: 7°C, clear skies, light winds from the north at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1022 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Clear skies today with a high of 14°C. The 17th will be slightly warmer, reaching 15°C, while rain moves in on the 18th, with cooler conditions at 11°C and strong winds.
Wardrobe: Sweaters for today, and raincoats will be needed by Friday.
Historical Trivia: Montreal was hit by a historic ice storm in 1998 that left millions without power for weeks.
Sunrise: 7:11 AM | Sunset: 6:01 PM
Ontario
Toronto, ON
Current Conditions: 11°C, partly cloudy, light winds from the west at 15 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1020 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Expect partly sunny skies with a high of 16°C today. The 17th will bring more sunshine and highs of 17°C, while the 18th will see showers with cooler conditions at 14°C.
Wardrobe: Light jackets or sweaters for today and tomorrow, but keep rain gear handy for Friday.
Historical Trivia: Toronto experienced its hottest recorded temperature of 41°C in July 1936 during a historic heatwave.
Sunrise: 7:33 AM | Sunset: 6:32 PM
Greater Sudbury, ON
Current Conditions: 4°C, clear skies, light winds from the north at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1026 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): A cool but sunny day today with a high of 8°C. Increasing cloudiness on the 17th, with highs of 9°C, and light showers on the 18th, with temperatures dropping to 7°C.
Wardrobe: Warm layers for today and tomorrow, with rain gear needed by Friday.
Historical Trivia: Sudbury’s weather extremes include record-breaking snowfall, with over 340 cm in the winter of 1996-97.
Sunrise: 7:46 AM | Sunset: 6:45 PM
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Current Conditions: 5°C, mostly clear, winds calm. Barometric pressure: 1025 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): A crisp day today with sunshine and a high of 9°C. The 17th will see clouds moving in with a high of 10°C, and rain arriving on the 18th with cooler temperatures around 8°C.
Wardrobe: Warm coats and sweaters for the chilly weather, especially with rain coming by Friday.
Historical Trivia: Sault Ste. Marie is home to Canada’s largest snowmobile trail system, thanks to its consistent winter snowfalls.
Sunrise: 8:04 AM | Sunset: 6:58 PM
Thunder Bay, ON
Current Conditions: 3°C, clear skies, light winds at 5 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1025 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Cool and sunny today with a high of 8°C. Clouds will increase by the 17th, with temperatures reaching 9°C. Expect rain and cooler conditions on the 18th with highs of 7°C.
Wardrobe: Bundle up in layers and wear a warm coat, especially in the mornings.
Historical Trivia: Thunder Bay holds the record for Ontario’s coldest temperature at -41°C, recorded in 1933.
Sunrise: 8:12 AM | Sunset: 6:55 PM
Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
Current Conditions: 4°C, clear skies, northwest winds at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1024 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Clear skies today with a high of 7°C. Expect a similar day on the 17th, with highs of 8°C. Clouds and light showers are expected on the 18th, with cooler temperatures around 6°C.
Wardrobe: Thick sweaters and jackets are necessary for these chilly days.
Historical Trivia: Winnipeg has earned its nickname “Winterpeg” due to its long, cold winters, with a record low of -47.8°C in 1879.
Sunrise: 7:56 AM | Sunset: 6:43 PM
Churchill, MB
Current Conditions: -1°C, cloudy, light winds from the north at 15 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1026 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Cloudy and cold today, with temperatures peaking at 0°C. The 17th will be similarly chilly, with snow showers likely by the 18th and temperatures dropping to -3°C.
Wardrobe: Heavy winter coats, hats, and gloves are essential for the cold conditions.
Historical Trivia: Churchill is famous for its polar bears and is one of the few places where polar bears can be seen wandering through town.
Sunrise: 8:02 AM | Sunset: 6:34 PM
Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
Current Conditions: 3°C, partly cloudy, northwest winds at 20 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1018 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): A cool day today with a high of 9°C. The 17th will be similar with highs of 8°C, while rain showers will develop by the 18th, with temperatures dipping to 5°C.
Wardrobe: A warm coat and gloves are recommended for the cooler and windier conditions.
Historical Trivia: Regina is no stranger to extreme weather, having experienced one of Canada’s deadliest tornadoes in 1912.
Sunrise: 7:46 AM | Sunset: 6:34 PM
Saskatoon, SK
Current Conditions: 2°C, partly cloudy, light winds from the north at 15 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1022 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Expect a high of 8°C today under partly cloudy skies. The 17th will see more sunshine with a high of 9°C. Cooler weather moves in on the 18th, with light rain and a high of 6°C.
Wardrobe: Thick sweaters and jackets for the chilly weather, especially on the 18th.
Historical Trivia: Saskatoon is known as the “Paris of the Prairies” for its many bridges spanning the South Saskatchewan River.
Sunrise: 7:48 AM | Sunset: 6:36 PM
Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Current Conditions: 5°C, mostly cloudy, light winds from the west at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1021 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Overcast today with a high of 10°C. The 17th will be similar, with a high of 11°C, but expect rain showers on the 18th as temperatures drop to 7°C.
Wardrobe: Layer up for the cooler mornings and keep rain gear handy for Friday.
Historical Trivia: Edmonton’s climate can be extreme, with temperatures as low as -49°C recorded in 1893.
Sunrise: 7:59 AM | Sunset: 6:45 PM
Fort McMurray, AB
Current Conditions: 3°C, clear skies, light winds from the northeast at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1023 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Cold but clear skies today with a high of 7°C. The 17th will see more sunshine with highs reaching 9°C. By the 18th, clouds will move in, bringing a chance of light snow and a high of 4°C.
Wardrobe: Warm jackets and gloves are essential, especially with the potential for snow.
Historical Trivia: Fort McMurray experiences long winters, with temperatures dipping below -30°C for weeks during the coldest months.
Sunrise: 8:11 AM | Sunset: 6:52 PM
Calgary, AB
Current Conditions: 6°C, partly cloudy, winds west at 25 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1016 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): A mild day today with a high of 12°C. The 17th will bring warmer weather, reaching 15°C, but expect showers on the 18th with temperatures cooling to 9°C.
Wardrobe: A windbreaker and warm layers will help against the gusty winds.
Historical Trivia: Calgary’s unique Chinook winds can cause temperatures to rise dramatically, sometimes by as much as 20°C in a single day.
Sunrise: 7:54 AM | Sunset: 6:42 PM
British Columbia
Kamloops, BC
Current Conditions: 8°C, partly cloudy, winds calm. Barometric pressure: 1019 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Dry and mild today with a high of 14°C. Expect more sunshine on the 17th with highs of 15°C, followed by cooler and cloudier conditions on the 18th, with highs of 12°C.
Wardrobe: Light sweaters and jackets for the mild weather.
Historical Trivia: Kamloops is one of the driest cities in BC, with just over 270 mm of rainfall annually.
Sunrise: 7:36 AM | Sunset: 6:24 PM
Prince George, BC
Current Conditions: 6°C, clear skies, calm winds. Barometric pressure: 1020 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Clear and cool today with highs of 10°C. Expect similar conditions on the 17th, with a high of 11°C. Rain moves in by the 18th, cooling temperatures down to 8°C.
Wardrobe: Dress warmly with a coat for the cooler mornings and rain gear for the 18th.
Historical Trivia: Prince George holds the record for the coldest temperature in BC, at -45°C, recorded in 1950.
Sunrise: 7:50 AM | Sunset: 6:34 PM
Vancouver, BC
Current Conditions: 10°C, light rain, winds southwest at 15 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1015 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Rain today with a high of 12°C. Expect some sunshine on the 17th with a high of 13°C, but rain will return on the 18th with a high of 11°C.
Wardrobe: Waterproof jackets and umbrellas are essential for the wet conditions.
Historical Trivia: Vancouver is one of Canada’s mildest cities, with an average January temperature of 5°C.
Sunrise: 7:41 AM | Sunset: 6:29 PM
Victoria, BC
Current Conditions: 11°C, overcast, light winds from the southeast at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1018 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Overcast with occasional showers today and a high of 13°C. The 17th will bring sunny spells with a high of 14°C, while the 18th will see light rain and a high of 12°C.
Wardrobe: Rain gear for today and Friday, and light layers for the sunny weather in between.
Historical Trivia: Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada, with an average annual temperature of 11°C.
Sunrise: 7:39 AM | Sunset: 6:26 PM
Yukon
Dawson City, YT
Current Conditions: -2°C, clear skies, calm winds. Barometric pressure: 1026 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Cold but sunny today with a high of 2°C. Expect similar conditions on the 17th, with a high of 3°C, while snow showers move in by the 18th, with temperatures dropping to -1°C.
Wardrobe: Heavy winter coats, hats, and gloves are necessary for the cold northern weather.
Historical Trivia: Dawson City experienced the famous Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, which saw its population surge to over 30,000.
Sunrise: 9:05 AM | Sunset: 6:55 PM
Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NWT
Current Conditions: -1°C, clear skies, light winds from the northeast at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1028 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): A cold but sunny day today with highs around 3°C. Expect similar weather on the 17th, with a high of 4°C, but snow showers will arrive by the 18th, with temperatures dropping to -1°C.
Wardrobe: Heavy winter coats, hats, and gloves will be necessary for the frigid conditions.
Historical Trivia: Yellowknife is famous for its stunning views of the aurora borealis, which are visible on over 200 nights each year.
Sunrise: 8:32 AM | Sunset: 6:35 PM
Nunavut
Alert, NU
Current Conditions: -12°C, clear skies, light winds from the northeast at 15 km/h. Barometric pressure: 1032 mb.
Forecast (Oct 16-18): Cold and clear with temperatures remaining around -10°C today. The 17th will be similar, with the 18th seeing some light snow and a drop to -15°C.
Wardrobe: Extreme cold weather gear—heavy parkas, boots, gloves, and hats—are absolutely essential here.
Historical Trivia: Alert is the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world, located just 817 km from the North Pole.
Sunrise: N/A (Polar night approaching)
