THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – The end of October and the start of November are bringing varied weather across Canada, with conditions ranging from early winter snow and freezing temperatures in the north to rain showers and chilly fall weather in the south.
This forecast for October 30-November 1, 2024, includes updates on current conditions, barometric pressure, winds, temperatures, and wardrobe suggestions for communities from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic.
Atlantic Canada Weather
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
October 30: St. John’s has overcast skies with light rain and a temperature of 7°C. Winds are from the northeast at 25 km/h, with a barometric pressure of 1003 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:53 AM, and sunset is at 5:59 PM.
October 31-November 1: Rain will continue through Halloween, tapering off by Friday. Highs will stay around 6°C, with lows dipping to 2°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Waterproof jackets and rain boots are essential. Layers are recommended to keep warm and dry.
Weather Trivia: October is typically one of St. John’s rainiest months, with an average of over 100 mm.
Saint John, New Brunswick
October 30: Saint John starts with light drizzle and temperatures around 6°C. Winds are light from the northwest, with barometric pressure at 1012 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset is at 6:00 PM.
October 31-November 1: Skies will clear by Halloween afternoon, but temperatures will cool significantly to highs of 4°C, dropping to 0°C overnight.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A medium-weight coat and rain-resistant shoes for early in the week, with warmer layers needed by Friday.
Weather Trivia: Saint John’s Halloween in 1983 saw unusually high temperatures of 15°C, while recent years have been cooler.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 30: Halifax is experiencing overcast skies and light rain, with temperatures around 9°C. Winds are southeast at 20 km/h, and barometric pressure is 1007 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:48 AM, and sunset is at 6:07 PM.
October 31-November 1: The rain will taper off by Halloween evening, leaving cool, clear skies. Highs will be around 7°C, with nighttime lows near 3°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A rain jacket for Halloween with a warm jacket in the evening will be ideal.
Weather Trivia: Halifax has seen a variety of Halloween weather, including snow flurries as early as October 1979.
Quebec Weather
Quebec City, Quebec
October 30: Quebec City has cloudy skies with a few light rain showers and a temperature of 5°C. Winds are light at 10 km/h from the northwest, and barometric pressure is 1010 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:28 AM, and sunset is at 5:34 PM.
October 31-November 1: Rain showers will end by Tuesday afternoon, leaving clear skies and cooler temperatures by Halloween night, with a low of -1°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A winter coat and gloves will be useful as temperatures cool toward the end of the week.
Weather Trivia: Quebec City experienced its warmest Halloween in 1974, with temperatures reaching 16°C.
Montreal, Quebec
October 30: Montreal has mostly cloudy skies and temperatures around 6°C. Winds are from the west at 15 km/h, with barometric pressure at 1012 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset is at 5:39 PM.
October 31-November 1: Light rain early in the week will clear by Halloween, with a drop in temperature to around 3°C by evening.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered clothing with a warm jacket will be suitable for the cool Halloween weather.
Weather Trivia: Montreal’s Halloween 1969 was one of its warmest, reaching 18°C, while most years bring cool, clear weather.
Ontario Weather
Toronto, Ontario
October 30: Toronto has cloudy skies with a temperature of 8°C, with northeast winds at 10 km/h and barometric pressure at 1013 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:51 AM, and sunset is at 6:07 PM.
October 31-November 1: A 40% chance of rain on Halloween will clear by evening, with a high of 6°C and lows dipping to 2°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered clothing and a rain jacket will be ideal to stay warm and dry.
Weather Trivia: Toronto recorded one of its coldest Halloweens in 1996, with lows reaching -4°C.
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
October 30: Sudbury begins the day with cloudy skies and light snow, a temperature of 2°C, and calm northwest winds. Barometric pressure is steady at 1015 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:58 AM, and sunset is at 6:08 PM.
October 31-November 1: Snow will taper off by Halloween, with clear skies but a nighttime low near -3°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A winter coat, scarf, and gloves will help trick-or-treaters stay comfortable.
Weather Trivia: Sudbury’s Halloween weather is notoriously unpredictable, with snow often on the ground by the end of October.
Thunder Bay, Ontario
October 30: Thunder Bay is seeing light rain with a temperature of 8°C. Winds are from the north at 15 km/h, with barometric pressure at 1008 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:19 AM, and sunset is at 6:18 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will bring a chance of mixed rain and flurries, with highs of 5°C and lows dropping to -7°C overnight.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A waterproof jacket and warm layers are essential for Halloween’s mixed weather.
Weather Trivia: Thunder Bay’s earliest recorded snowfall was in October 1959, with over 10 cm falling by month’s end.
Manitoba Weather
Winnipeg, Manitoba
October 30: Winnipeg has mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 2°C, northwest winds at 10 km/h, and barometric pressure at 1016 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:03 AM, and sunset is at 6:16 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween night will be dry but cold, with lows dipping to -4°C and clear skies.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Winter outerwear, including a coat and gloves, will help with the chilly temperatures.
Weather Trivia: Winnipeg’s coldest Halloween was in 1991, when temperatures dropped to -10°C.
Churchill, Manitoba
October 30: Churchill is experiencing cloudy skies with light snow flurries. The temperature is -9°C, with northeast winds at 20 km/h, giving a wind chill near -15°C. Barometric pressure is 1007 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:43 AM, and sunset is at 5:53 PM.
October 31-November 1: Snow will continue through Halloween, with temperatures remaining around -12°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Arctic-level winter clothing, including insulated gloves and boots, is necessary for the extreme cold.
Weather Trivia: Churchill’s Halloween often brings heavy snow, as polar bears gather near the coast waiting for the ice to form on Hudson Bay.
Saskatchewan Weather
Regina, Saskatchewan
October 30: Regina is partly cloudy with a temperature of 3°C, light northwest winds, and a barometric pressure of 1015 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:06 AM, and sunset is at 6:02 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be cold and clear, with evening lows around -3°C and daytime highs near 4°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A warm winter coat, hat, and gloves are recommended for Halloween evening’s chill.
Weather Trivia: Regina’s Halloween temperatures have been as low as -8°C, with snow occasionally covering the ground.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
October 30: Saskatoon has sunny skies and a temperature of 4°C, with northwest winds at 10 km/h and barometric pressure at 1016 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM, and sunset is at 6:10 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be dry but cold, with lows dipping to -5°C in the evening.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Winter layers, including gloves and a scarf, will be necessary for the cool evening.
Weather Trivia: Saskatoon saw snow-covered ground on Halloween in 1970, marking one of the city’s coldest Halloweens on record.
Alberta Weather
Edmonton, Alberta
October 30: Edmonton is under partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 5°C, northwest winds at 10 km/h, and barometric pressure at 1016 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:21 AM, and sunset is at 6:13 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be cool and dry, with evening lows around -4°C and highs near 3°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A warm coat and gloves will be needed for the chilly Halloween night.
Weather Trivia: Edmonton has seen its coldest Halloweens drop below -10°C, with snow occasionally arriving by late October.
Calgary, Alberta
October 30: Calgary starts with partly sunny skies and a temperature of 6°C, with light winds and barometric pressure at 1017 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:13 AM, and sunset is at 6:15 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be partly cloudy, with temperatures reaching 5°C and dropping to -2°C overnight.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered clothing with a warm coat for Halloween evening will be ideal.
Weather Trivia: Calgary has experienced both mild and cold Halloweens, with highs of 17°C recorded in the 1990s.
British Columbia Weather
Vancouver, British Columbia
October 30: Vancouver is cloudy with occasional rain showers and a temperature of 10°C. Winds are from the southwest at 15 km/h, with barometric pressure at 1008 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:51 AM, and sunset is at 6:03 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be wet, with a 60% chance of rain showers and highs around 8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A waterproof jacket and umbrella are recommended for Halloween’s rainy weather.
Weather Trivia: Vancouver recorded nearly 30 mm of rain on Halloween in 2006, making it one of the wettest on record.
Victoria, British Columbia
October 30: Victoria is experiencing overcast skies with light rain and a temperature of 9°C. Winds are south at 10 km/h, and barometric pressure is 1011 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:48 AM, and sunset is at 6:06 PM.
October 31-November 1: Rain will continue through Halloween, with evening lows around 7°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Rain gear, including a waterproof jacket and boots, is essential for outdoor activities.
Weather Trivia: Victoria’s Halloweens are usually mild but wet, with frost rarely appearing this early in the season.
Kamloops, British Columbia
October 30: Kamloops has partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 6°C. Winds are calm, and barometric pressure is 1015 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM, and sunset is at 6:12 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be cool and dry, with highs of 5°C and nighttime lows around -1°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: A medium-weight jacket and gloves are recommended for the cool Halloween weather.
Weather Trivia: Kamloops saw its warmest Halloween in 1987, with temperatures reaching a balmy 16°C.
Northern Canada Weather
Dawson City, Yukon
October 30: Dawson City is experiencing light snow with a temperature of -5°C, calm winds, and a barometric pressure of 1010 hPa. Sunrise is at 9:25 AM, and sunset is at 6:12 PM.
October 31-November 1: Snow will persist through Halloween, with evening temperatures dropping to -12°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Full winter gear, including a parka and insulated gloves, is essential for the freezing temperatures.
Weather Trivia: Dawson City’s October weather often brings early snow cover, with conditions that last into spring.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
October 30: Yellowknife has overcast skies with snow, temperatures at -8°C, and winds from the northeast at 10 km/h. Barometric pressure is 1009 hPa. Sunrise is at 9:10 AM, and sunset is at 6:01 PM.
October 31-November 1: Halloween will be frigid and snowy, with lows dropping to -15°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Arctic-grade clothing, including insulated boots and gloves, is required for the extreme cold.
Weather Trivia: Yellowknife frequently records snow on Halloween, with temperatures dipping to -12°C in recent years.
Alert, Nunavut
October 30: Alert, Canada’s northernmost point, is experiencing extreme cold with temperatures at -18°C, northeast winds at 20 km/h, and barometric pressure at 1005 hPa. Sunrise is at 10:17 AM, and sunset is at 3:11 PM.
October 31-November 1: Snow showers will continue, with lows nearing -20°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Arctic-grade winter clothing, including multiple layers, is essential for the severe cold.
