THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – As December 2024 unfolds, Canada experiences a diverse array of weather conditions from coast to coast to coast. Here’s a comprehensive overview for December 5, 6, and 7, 2024, highlighting current conditions, forecasts, any weather advisories, wardrobe suggestions, and historical weather trivia for various regions.
Atlantic Canada
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: Currently, St. John’s is mostly cloudy at -4°C. A wind warning is in effect from late this evening until near noon Friday, with expected southeast wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h, reaching up to 130 km/h along parts of the coast. On December 5, anticipate cloudy skies with a couple of flurries and a high of 2°C. December 6 will see morning rain ending, followed by some sun and a high of 8°C. By December 7, expect increasing cloudiness with a high of 2°C. Sunrise is at 7:45 AM, and sunset at 4:15 PM.
Saint John, New Brunswick: Saint John is experiencing snow at 1°C. December 5 brings cloudy and windy conditions with snow showers and a high of 5°C. On December 6, mainly cloudy skies prevail with a high of -1°C. December 7 will be partly sunny and very cold, with a high of -7°C. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset at 4:30 PM.
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Currently, Halifax is under overcast skies at 2°C. The forecast for December 5 includes cloudy conditions with possible rain showers and a high of 6°C. December 6 will be breezy with a mix of sun and clouds, reaching a high of 3°C. On December 7, expect partly sunny skies with a high of 1°C. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset at 4:45 PM.
Quebec
Quebec City: Quebec City is mostly cloudy at -6°C. December 5 will be windy and colder with snow, accumulating 5-10 cm, and a high of -6°C. On December 6, expect a couple of morning snow showers with a high of -4°C. December 7 will be overcast with afternoon snow, accumulating 1-3 cm, and a high of 0°C. Sunrise is at 7:15 AM, and sunset at 4:00 PM.
Montreal: Currently, Montreal is cloudy at -5°C. The forecast for December 5 includes windy conditions with snow, accumulating 5-10 cm, and a high of -5°C. December 6 will see a couple of morning snow showers with a high of -3°C. On December 7, expect low clouds with snow in the afternoon, accumulating 1-3 cm, and a high of 0°C. Sunrise is at 7:20 AM, and sunset at 4:10 PM.
Ontario
Toronto: Toronto is experiencing light snow at 0°C. A weather advisory is in effect due to bursts of heavy snow and strong winds possible this morning, with gusts up to 60 km/h and quick accumulations of 2 to 4 cm. December 5 will have periods of clouds and sunshine with snow showers and a high of 2°C. On December 6, expect intervals of clouds and sunshine with a high of -1°C. December 7 will be cloudy with a high of 1°C. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset at 4:40 PM.
Greater Sudbury: Currently, Greater Sudbury is mostly cloudy at -6°C. December 5 brings mostly cloudy, windy, and colder conditions with a high of -6°C. On December 6, expect some sun turning to clouds with a few stray snowflakes and a high of -6°C. December 7 will have morning snow, accumulating 2-4 cm, with a high of -8°C. Sunrise is at 7:45 AM, and sunset at 4:30 PM.
Sault Ste. Marie: Sault Ste. Marie is under cloudy skies at -7°C. December 5 will be windy and colder with 5-10 cm of snow and a high of -6°C. On December 6, expect a couple of morning snow showers with a high of -4°C. December 7 will be less cold with low clouds and afternoon snow, accumulating 1-3 cm, and a high of 0°C. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM, and sunset at 4:45 PM.
Thunder Bay: Currently, Thunder Bay is experiencing light snow and drifting snow at -6.5°C. The barometric pressure is 101.2 kPa and falling, with northwest winds at 22 km/h, gusting to 41 km/h, resulting in a wind chill of -14. Visibility is 16 km. December 5 will see periods of light snow ending in the morning, then mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -4°C. On December 6, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -5°C. December 7 will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -2°C. Sunrise is at 8:15 AM, and sunset at 4:25 PM.
Manitoba
Winnipeg: Winnipeg is mostly cloudy at -10°C. December 5 will be breezy with low clouds and a high of -4°C. On December 6, mainly cloudy conditions continue with a high of 0°C.
On December 7, expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional flurries in the afternoon. The high temperature will be 1°C, and the low will drop to -7°C. Sunrise is at 8:15 AM, and sunset is at 4:30 PM.
Churchill: Currently, Churchill is experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of -22°C. Winds from the northwest are blowing at 30 km/h, creating a wind chill near -35°C. December 5 will bring intermittent light snow with blowing snow, accumulating up to 3 cm, with a high of -21°C. December 6 will remain partly cloudy and cold, with a high of -24°C and a low of -30°C. By December 7, expect increasing clouds with evening snow showers and a high of -22°C. Sunrise is at 9:15 AM, and sunset is at 3:45 PM.
Saskatchewan
Regina: Regina is currently clear at -18°C, with calm winds and a barometric pressure of 1025 hPa. December 5 will be mostly sunny with a high of -15°C. On December 6, expect increasing clouds with a high of -12°C and a low of -20°C. December 7 will bring occasional snow showers in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching a high of -10°C. Sunrise is at 8:30 AM, and sunset at 4:45 PM.
Saskatoon: Saskatoon is mostly cloudy at -16°C, with a steady barometric pressure of 1023 hPa. December 5 will feature intervals of clouds and sunshine, with a high of -14°C and a low of -20°C. On December 6, expect overcast skies and temperatures reaching -12°C. December 7 will bring light snow showers in the evening, with a high of -11°C. Sunrise is at 8:40 AM, and sunset is at 4:50 PM.
Alberta
Edmonton: Edmonton is partly cloudy at -12°C, with light winds from the west. December 5 will bring occasional sunshine with a high of -11°C and a low of -16°C. On December 6, expect increasing clouds and a high of -10°C. By December 7, snow showers will move in during the evening, with a high of -8°C and a low of -14°C. Sunrise is at 8:40 AM, and sunset is at 4:15 PM.
Fort McMurray: Fort McMurray is currently overcast at -18°C, with winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, creating a wind chill of -30°C. December 5 will be sunny but cold, with a high of -17°C. December 6 will bring increasing clouds with a high of -15°C and a low of -22°C. December 7 will remain cloudy with snow flurries in the evening and a high of -13°C. Sunrise is at 9:00 AM, and sunset is at 4:00 PM.
Calgary: Calgary is experiencing cloudy skies at -10°C. December 5 will see periods of sun and clouds, with a high of -8°C. December 6 will bring partly sunny conditions with a high of -6°C. On December 7, light snow is forecast, with a high of -5°C and a low of -10°C. Sunrise is at 8:15 AM, and sunset is at 4:25 PM.
British Columbia
Kamloops: Kamloops is currently experiencing clear skies at -6°C. December 5 will bring partly sunny conditions with a high of -3°C. On December 6, expect increasing clouds with a high of 0°C. December 7 will feature light rain transitioning to snow in the afternoon, with a high of 2°C. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM, and sunset is at 4:15 PM.
Prince George: Prince George is overcast at -8°C. December 5 will bring overcast skies and light snow, with a high of -5°C. On December 6, expect occasional flurries, with temperatures ranging from -6°C to -2°C. December 7 will bring intermittent snow, with a high of -1°C. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM, and sunset is at 4:10 PM.
Vancouver: Vancouver is rainy with a temperature of 6°C. December 5 will feature rain showers throughout the day, with a high of 8°C. On December 6, expect intermittent rain and a high of 7°C. December 7 will bring cloudy conditions with rain in the evening and a high of 8°C. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset is at 4:20 PM.
Victoria: Victoria is cloudy at 7°C. December 5 will bring light rain, with a high of 8°C. On December 6, expect occasional rain showers and a high of 9°C. December 7 will be cloudy with rain in the evening, with a high of 8°C. Sunrise is at 7:45 AM, and sunset is at 4:25 PM.
Northern Canada
Dawson City: Dawson City is experiencing clear skies and frigid conditions at -25°C. December 5 will bring sunshine, with a high of -20°C. December 6 will feature mostly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from -18°C to -25°C. December 7 will be partly sunny and cold, with a high of -18°C. Sunrise is at 10:10 AM, and sunset is at 3:10 PM.
Yellowknife: Yellowknife is partly cloudy at -28°C, with a wind chill of -40°C. December 5 will bring clear skies and extreme cold, with a high of -27°C. December 6 will see increasing clouds with temperatures ranging from -28°C to -25°C. December 7 will bring light snow and blowing snow, with a high of -23°C. Sunrise is at 10:15 AM, and sunset is at 3:00 PM.
Alert: Alert, the northernmost inhabited place on Earth, is currently experiencing polar night with no sunrise or sunset. The temperature is -32°C, with a wind chill of -40°C. December 5 to 7 will feature intermittent flurries and extreme cold, with temperatures staying near -35°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Residents across the country should adapt their wardrobe to local conditions:
- Atlantic and Pacific coasts: Waterproof outerwear for rain and mild temperatures.
- Central and Northern Canada: Insulated jackets, gloves, and thermal boots to combat extreme cold and wind chills.
Weather Trivia
- Yellowknife: Known as the “Aurora Capital of North America,” its long, clear winter nights offer spectacular views of the northern lights.
- St. John’s: Holds the record for the most windy days in Canada, averaging over 200 annually.
- Alert: The polar night in Alert lasts from mid-October to early February.
