Thunder Bay – Weather – As December 2024 progresses, Canada experiences a diverse array of weather conditions from coast to coast to coast. Here’s a comprehensive overview for December 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 experiencing rain with a temperature of 5°C. A wind warning is in effect until 11:30 AM NST, with maximum gusts reaching 80 to 100 km/h, and up to 130 km/h along parts of the coast. On December 6, expect heavy rain ending in the morning, followed by mild conditions with a high of 9°C and a low of 0°C. December 7 will bring intervals of clouds and sunshine, with a high of 2°C and a low of -5°C. Sunrise is at 7:45 AM, and sunset at 4:15 PM.
Saint John, New Brunswick: Saint John is mostly cloudy at -2°C. December 6 will be cloudy and breezy, with a high of -1°C and a low of -10°C. On December 7, expect partly sunny skies with a high of -6°C and a low of -14°C. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset at 4:30 PM.
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Currently, Halifax is mostly cloudy at 2°C. The forecast for December 6 includes windy and colder conditions with intervals of clouds and sunshine, a high of 2°C, and a low of -6°C. December 7 will be cold with low clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of -3°C and a low of -9°C. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset at 4:45 PM.
Quebec
Quebec City: Quebec City is mostly cloudy at -4°C. December 6 will be windy and colder, with clouds giving way to some sun, a high of -5°C, and a low of -14°C. On December 7, expect a thick cloud cover with a high of -7°C and a low of -13°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 6 includes windy conditions with snow, accumulating 5-10 cm, and a high of -5°C. December 7 will see a couple of morning snow showers with a high of -3°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 6 will have periods of clouds and sunshine with snow showers and a high of 2°C. On December 7, expect intervals of clouds and sunshine 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 6 brings mostly cloudy, windy, and colder conditions with a high of -6°C. On December 7, expect some sun turning to clouds with a few stray snowflakes and a high of -6°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 6 will be windy and colder with 5-10 cm of snow and a high of -6°C. On December 7, expect a couple of morning snow showers with a high of -4°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 6 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 7, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -5°C. Sunrise is at 8:15 AM, and sunset at 4:25 PM.
Manitoba
Winnipeg: Winnipeg is mostly cloudy at -10°C. December 6 will be breezy with low clouds and a high of -4°C. On December 7, mainly cloudy conditions continue with a high of 0°C. Sunrise is at 8:15 AM, and sunset 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 6 will bring intermittent light snow with blowing snow, accumulating up to 3 cm, with a high of -21°C. December 7 will remain partly cloudy and cold, with a high of -24°C and a low of -30°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 6 will bring mostly sunny skies and a high of -15°C, with light winds making for crisp but calm conditions. On December 7, increasing clouds will lead to occasional light snow showers in the afternoon, with a high of -12°C and a low of -20°C. Sunrise is at 8:30 AM, and sunset is at 4:45 PM.
Saskatoon: Saskatoon is partly cloudy at -16°C, with a barometric pressure of 1023 hPa and calm winds. December 6 will feature mostly sunny skies with a high of -14°C. On December 7, cloud cover will increase with evening snow flurries possible, accompanied by a high of -11°C and a low of -18°C. Sunrise is at 8:40 AM, and sunset is at 4:50 PM.
Alberta
Edmonton: Edmonton is currently clear at -12°C, with light winds from the west. December 6 will bring partly sunny conditions with a high of -10°C and a low of -15°C. On December 7, expect overcast skies with snow showers developing in the evening, and a high of -9°C. Sunrise is at 8:40 AM, and sunset is at 4:15 PM.
Fort McMurray: Fort McMurray is overcast at -18°C, with northwest winds at 20 km/h resulting in a wind chill of -30°C. December 6 will see cold but sunny conditions, with a high of -17°C and a low of -25°C. December 7 will feature increasing cloud cover with snow in the evening and a high of -15°C. Sunrise is at 9:00 AM, and sunset is at 4:00 PM.
Calgary: Calgary is experiencing mostly clear skies at -10°C, with light winds and steady barometric pressure. December 6 will bring intervals of sunshine with a high of -8°C. On December 7, snow showers are likely by the afternoon, with a high of -6°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 partly cloudy at -5°C, with calm winds. December 6 will bring increasing clouds and a high of -1°C. On December 7, rain showers will transition to snow in the evening, with a high of 2°C and a low of -3°C. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM, and sunset is at 4:15 PM.
Prince George: Prince George is overcast at -8°C, with light winds from the southeast. December 6 will feature occasional light snow with accumulations of up to 2 cm, and a high of -5°C. December 7 will bring intermittent snow and overcast skies, with a high of -1°C and a low of -6°C. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM, and sunset is at 4:10 PM.
Vancouver: Vancouver is currently rainy at 6°C, with southeast winds at 15 km/h. December 6 will bring steady rain, with a high of 8°C and a low of 5°C. December 7 will remain cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon, with a high of 7°C. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM, and sunset is at 4:20 PM.
Victoria: Victoria is overcast at 7°C, with light rain showers. December 6 will bring continued rain and breezy conditions, with a high of 8°C and a low of 6°C. December 7 will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain, and 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 under clear skies at -26°C, with light winds and a barometric pressure of 1030 hPa. December 6 will be sunny but bitterly cold, with a high of -22°C and a low of -30°C. December 7 will feature increasing clouds with flurries late in the day, and a high of -20°C. Sunrise is at 10:10 AM, and sunset is at 3:10 PM.
Yellowknife: Yellowknife is partly cloudy at -29°C, with northwest winds at 20 km/h creating a wind chill of -40°C. December 6 will bring sunny conditions and continued frigid temperatures, with a high of -28°C. December 7 will see clouds increasing, with light snow showers possible in the afternoon, and a high of -25°C. Sunrise is at 10:15 AM, and sunset is at 3:00 PM.
Alert: Alert, the northernmost inhabited place on Earth, is experiencing polar night with no sunrise or sunset. The current temperature is -33°C, with a wind chill of -42°C. December 6 and 7 will feature mostly clear skies and frigid conditions, with highs near -35°C and lows around -40°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Residents across the country should dress according to local conditions:
- Atlantic and Pacific Coasts: Waterproof outerwear for rain, along with layers to manage changing temperatures.
- Central and Northern Canada: Insulated jackets, thermal boots, gloves, and scarves are essential for extreme cold and wind chills.
Weather Trivia
- Yellowknife: Known as the “Aurora Capital of North America,” its long, clear winter nights offer unparalleled northern lights viewing.
- St. John’s: This city is the windiest in Canada, with over 200 days of strong gusts annually.
- Alert: During polar night, temperatures remain consistently below -30°C, making it one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.
