Bundle Up, Canada! Winter’s Here to Stay
Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – Winter has extended its grasp across Canada here are weather overviews for Canadian cities from coast to coast.
Montreal, QC
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -12°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: A little snow this morning with minimal accumulation; otherwise cloudy and breezy. Total snowfall 1-3 cm. High: -5°C, Low: -10°C
- Friday, January 10: Mostly cloudy. High: -6°C, Low: -9°C
- Saturday, January 11: A couple of snow showers, then partial sun in the afternoon. High: -5°C, Low: -8°C
Historical Tidbit: Montreal’s record high for January 9 is 8°C, while the record low is -29°C.
Ottawa, ON
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, -14°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Cloudy, breezy, and not as cold. High: -6°C, Low: -13°C
- Friday, January 10: Times of clouds and sun. High: -6°C, Low: -10°C
- Saturday, January 11: Morning snow accumulating up to 1 cm, then mostly cloudy. High: -4°C, Low: -10°C
Historical Tidbit: Ottawa’s record high for January 9 is 9°C, with a record low of -36°C.
Toronto, ON
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -11°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Breezy with low clouds. High: -4°C, Low: -9°C
- Friday, January 10: Mostly cloudy. High: -1°C, Low: -3°C
- Saturday, January 11: Mostly cloudy. High: 1°C, Low: -4°C
Historical Tidbit: Toronto’s warmest January 9 reached 14°C, while the coldest dipped to -26°C.
Sudbury, ON
Current Conditions: Clear, -20°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Not as cold with plenty of sun. High: -11°C, Low: -17°C
- Friday, January 10: Cloudy. High: -5°C, Low: -8°C
- Saturday, January 11: Light morning snow with up to 2 cm accumulation; otherwise mostly cloudy. High: -4°C, Low: -10°C
Historical Tidbit: Sudbury’s record high for this date is 8°C, and the record low is -38°C.
Thunder Bay, ON
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -10°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Low clouds. High: -2°C, Low: -8°C
- Friday, January 10: A couple of morning flurries; otherwise partly sunny. High: -5°C, Low: -15°C
- Saturday, January 11: Cloudy. High: -9°C, Low: -13°C
Historical Tidbit: Thunder Bay’s January 9 record high is 6°C, with a record low of -41°C.
Winnipeg, MB
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, -6°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Cloudy with light snow, up to 1 cm accumulation. High: 0°C, Low: -15°C
- Friday, January 10: Low clouds and much colder. High: -12°C, Low: -16°C
- Saturday, January 11: Light snow with up to 1 cm accumulation. High: -10°C, Low: -20°C
Historical Tidbit: Winnipeg’s warmest January 9 was 4°C, and the coldest plummeted to -40°C.
Regina, SK
Current Conditions: Clear, -6°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Windy and colder; low clouds followed by some sun in the afternoon. High: -4°C, Low: -15°C
- Friday, January 10: Cloudy, breezy with light snow (up to 1 cm). High: -4°C, Low: -6°C
- Saturday, January 11: Snowy with up to 4 cm accumulation; breezy. High: -2°C, Low: -26°C
Historical Tidbit: Regina’s record high for January 9 is 8°C, with a record low of -42°C.
Saskatoon, SK
Current Conditions: Mostly clear, -4°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Windy and colder with sunshine. High: -4°C, Low: -15°C
- Friday, January 10: Cloudy with light snow and freezing drizzle, up to 1 cm accumulation. High: -3°C, Low: -5°C
- Saturday, January 11: Snowy with up to 3 cm accumulation. High: -3°C, Low: -26°C
Historical Tidbit: Saskatoon’s warmest January 9 reached 7°C, while the coldest was -44°C.
Calgary, AB
Current Conditions: Clear, -5°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Mostly cloudy. High: 2°C, Low: -2°C
- Friday, January 10: Cloudy, breezy, and mild. High: 6°C, Low: 0°C
- Saturday, January 11: Breezy in the morning; partly sunny later. High: 3°C, Low: -3°C
Historical Tidbit: Calgary’s record high for this date is 16°C, and the record low is -37°C.
Edmonton, AB
Current Conditions: Clear, -6°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Increasing cloudiness. High: 0°C, Low: -4°C
- Friday, January 10: Mild; cloudy in the morning, partly sunny in the afternoon. High: 5°C, Low: 0°C
- Saturday, January 11: Light snow with rain mixed in early; breezy. High: 2°C, Low: -4°C
Historical Tidbit: Edmonton’s warmest January 9 was 12°C, with a record low of -44°C.
Kamloops, BC
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 0°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Sunny with high clouds. High: 3°C, Low: 1°C
- Friday, January 10: Light snow, up to 1 cm. High: 4°C, Low: 2°C
- Saturday, January 11: Cloudy. High: 6°C, Low: -3°C
Historical Tidbit: Kamloops’ record high for January 9 is 12°C, and the record low is -30°C.
Vancouver, BC
Current Conditions: Cloudy, 5°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Partly sunny. High: 7°C, Low: 5°C
- Friday, January 10: Variable cloudiness with a couple of showers, mainly early. High: 8°C, Low: 4°C
- Saturday, January 11: Low clouds. High: 7°C, Low: 4°C
Historical Tidbit: Vancouver’s warmest January 9 reached 14°C, while the coldest was -12°C.
Dawson City, YT
Current Conditions: Some clouds, -20°C
Daily Forecast:
- Thursday, January 9: Snow, 3–6 cm expected. High: -7°C, Low: -10°C
- Friday, January 10: Low clouds. High: -9°C, Low: -15°C
- Saturday, January 11: Snow showers in the afternoon. High: -4°C, Low: -12°C
Historical Tidbit: Dawson City’s record high for this date is 6°C, with a record low of -52°C.
Wardrobe Tip: Layer up with warm clothing, including hats and gloves, to stay comfortable during these chilly days. Don’t forget your snow boots if you’re expecting snow!
Did You Know? Canada holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in North America: -63°C in Snag, Yukon, on February 3, 1947.