THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Canadians love to know what the weather is doing. From the mid summer, “Hot enough for you”, to the coldest days of January when we ask each other if it is “Cold enough for you”, weather is a dominating part of our lives due to the diversity of our climate.
As mid-October approaches, the diverse climate of Canada is evident, with regions facing cool autumn conditions, early frost, snow, and heavy rain. From the Atlantic coast to the Arctic regions, this weather report covers current conditions, forecasts, and weather warnings for October 9th through 11th, 2024. Prepare for changing weather patterns across the country, with detailed forecasts, wardrobe suggestions, and interesting historical weather trivia for each area.
Atlantic Canada
St. John’s, Newfoundland:
Currently, St. John’s is experiencing overcast skies with light rain and a temperature of 10°C. Barometric pressure is low at 1008 hPa, signaling the continued wet weather for the next few days. Expect rain to persist through October 9 and 10, with highs reaching 12°C and lows of 8°C. Winds will blow from the southeast at 25 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h during heavy rain. By October 11, skies will clear slightly, but showers will remain.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Rain jackets, waterproof boots, and layered clothing will be essential for the wet conditions.
Trivia: St. John’s recorded its wettest October on record in 2005, with 302 mm of rainfall.
Saint John, New Brunswick:
Saint John is currently cloudy, with intermittent light rain and temperatures hovering around 9°C. Barometric pressure sits at 1011 hPa. Rain will continue on October 9 and 10, with highs near 10°C and lows of 6°C. By October 11, skies will clear slightly, with some sunny breaks, but cooler temperatures, dropping to 5°C at night. Winds will be steady from the southeast at 20 km/h.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Waterproof outerwear and warm layers will be required throughout the week.
Trivia: Saint John saw its earliest October snowfall on October 2, 1961, when 5 cm of snow fell.
Halifax, Nova Scotia:
Currently at 12°C under cloudy skies, Halifax is facing another rainy period. Barometric pressure is 1010 hPa, signaling unsettled conditions for the next few days. Rain will continue on October 9, with winds picking up to 35 km/h from the southeast. Temperatures will remain mild, with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. By October 11, expect clearing skies and a high of 13°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered rain gear will be essential, along with warmer clothing for the cooler nights.
Trivia: Halifax holds the record for the highest October temperature, reaching 27°C on October 9, 1954.
Quebec and Ontario
Quebec City:
Quebec City is currently at 8°C with overcast skies. Barometric pressure is 1015 hPa, suggesting stable weather. Expect occasional rain showers on October 9 and 10, with highs around 10°C. By October 11, skies will clear, but overnight temperatures will drop to 3°C, leading to potential frost. Winds will be light at 15 km/h from the northwest.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Medium-weight jackets with rain protection will be necessary, along with heavier layers for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Quebec City’s earliest October snowstorm occurred on October 12, 1980, with 11 cm of snow.
Montreal:
Montreal is experiencing cloudy skies and 9°C, with a barometric pressure of 1016 hPa. Expect light rain on October 9 and 10, with highs around 11°C and overnight lows of 5°C. Winds will remain light, around 10 km/h from the northwest. October 11 will bring clearer skies and cooler temperatures, with highs of 10°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Waterproof jackets and warm layers are advised, especially for the cooler nights.
Trivia: Montreal experienced its coldest October day in 1952, when temperatures dropped to -7°C on October 13.
Toronto:
Currently at 11°C under mostly cloudy skies, Toronto is expecting occasional rain showers on October 9 and 10, with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Barometric pressure is 1018 hPa. By October 11, clearer skies will emerge, with a slight drop in temperatures, bringing highs of 12°C. Winds will be light, from the northwest at 15 km/h.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered clothing, including waterproof outerwear, will be essential during rainy periods.
Trivia: Toronto holds the record for the warmest October day in Canada, with a high of 29°C on October 8, 1951.
Greater Sudbury:
Sudbury is currently at 7°C, with overcast skies. Barometric pressure is 1019 hPa. Expect light rain on October 9, clearing on October 10. Highs will reach 8°C, with lows of 2°C overnight, leading to frost. Winds will be light at 10 km/h from the northwest. October 11 will be clearer but cooler, with a high of 7°C and more frost overnight.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Medium-weight jackets with layers, along with gloves and scarves for frosty mornings.
Trivia: Sudbury recorded its earliest October snowfall on October 3, 1965, with 10 cm.
Sault Ste. Marie:
Currently at 8°C with overcast skies, Sault Ste. Marie is expecting light rain on October 9 and 10. Winds will remain steady from the northwest at 15 km/h. Barometric pressure is 1017 hPa. Daytime highs will reach 9°C, while overnight lows will drop to 1°C, causing frost. By October 11, skies will clear, but the temperature will remain cold.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Warm, layered clothing, along with heavier coats and gloves for frosty mornings.
Trivia: The coldest October temperature recorded in Sault Ste. Marie was -7°C on October 5, 1980.
Thunder Bay:
Thunder Bay is currently under clear skies with a temperature of 6°C. Barometric pressure is 1020 hPa, signaling stable conditions. October 9 and 10 will bring clear skies, with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C overnight, leading to frost. Winds will remain light from the northwest at 10 km/h. October 11 will be sunny but cool, with highs of 8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Medium-weight jackets during the day, with heavier coats and gloves for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Thunder Bay experienced one of its earliest snowfalls on October 8, 1978, when 12 cm of snow fell.
Prairies and Northern Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba:
Currently 2°C with light snow flurries, Winnipeg is expecting continued snow through October 9, with up to 3 cm of accumulation. Winds will be strong from the northwest at 25 km/h. Barometric pressure is 1010 hPa. Highs will reach 3°C, with lows dipping to -4°C, leading to frost. By October 11, skies will clear, but temperatures will remain cold, with highs of 4°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Full winter coats, gloves, and hats will be necessary due to snow and freezing conditions.
Trivia: Winnipeg recorded its first October snowfall on October 7, 1951.
Churchill, Manitoba:
Churchill is currently facing heavy snow, with a temperature of -5°C and strong winds from the north at 35 km/h. Barometric pressure is 1006 hPa. Snow will continue on October 9 and 10, with up to 10 cm of accumulation. Daytime highs will remain below freezing, at -4°C, with nighttime lows dropping to -10°C. Winds will remain strong, making for bitterly cold conditions.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Full arctic gear, including insulated coats, boots, and gloves, will be necessary due to snow and freezing temperatures.
Trivia: Churchill holds the record for Manitoba’s coldest October day, with a low of -25°C on October 13, 1981.
Regina, Saskatchewan:
Regina is currently clear, with a temperature of 6°C. Barometric pressure is 1022 hPa, signaling calm conditions. October 9 and 10 will bring sunny skies, with highs of 10°C and lows near 0°C, causing frost. Winds will be light, coming from the northwest at 10 km/h. October 11 will remain clear and cool, with highs of 9°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered clothing for the cool daytime temperatures, with heavier jackets needed for the mornings.
Trivia: Regina experienced one of its earliest October snowfalls on October 6, 1981.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan:
Currently at 5°C, Saskatoon is experiencing clear skies. Barometric pressure is 1023 hPa. The forecast calls for sunny skies through October 9 and 10, with highs reaching 9°C and lows of -1°C, causing frost. Winds will remain light at 10 km/h from the northwest. October 11 will bring more sunshine and highs around 8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Medium-weight jackets and gloves for the cool mornings, with layered clothing for daytime activities.
Trivia: Saskatoon saw its coldest October day on October 10, 1936, when the temperature dropped to -16°C.
Western Canada
Edmonton, Alberta:
Currently clear at 7°C, with a barometric pressure of 1021 hPa, Edmonton will continue to see sunny skies through October 9 and 10. Daytime highs will reach 11°C, with overnight lows around 0°C, bringing frost. Winds will remain light from the northwest at 10 km/h. October 11 will also be sunny, with temperatures hovering around 10°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Medium-weight jackets during the day, with heavier layers and gloves for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Edmonton saw its earliest October snowfall on October 3, 1945.
Fort McMurray, Alberta:
Currently clear at 5°C, Fort McMurray has a barometric pressure of 1020 hPa. October 9 and 10 will bring continued sunshine, with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C, creating frosty mornings. Winds will remain light at 10 km/h from the northwest. October 11 will remain clear but cool, with highs around 9°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Heavy jackets, gloves, and scarves will be necessary for the cold mornings, with lighter layers needed during the day.
Trivia: Fort McMurray recorded its earliest October snowfall on October 6, 1982.
Calgary, Alberta:
Currently sunny and 10°C, with a barometric pressure of 1017 hPa, Calgary will see continued sunshine over the next few days. Highs will reach 12°C, with lows dropping to 1°C overnight, leading to frost. Winds will be light from the northwest at 10 km/h. October 11 will bring more sunshine, with highs of 11°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Layered clothing will be essential, along with heavier jackets and gloves for cold mornings and evenings.
Trivia: Calgary experienced its warmest October day on October 9, 1975, when temperatures soared to 25°C.
British Columbia
Kamloops, British Columbia:
Currently sunny and 13°C, with a barometric pressure of 1020 hPa, Kamloops will see more clear skies through October 9 and 10. Highs will reach 15°C during the day, with lows of 4°C at night. Winds will remain light from the north at 10 km/h. October 11 will be sunny and slightly cooler, with highs of 13°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Light jackets during the day, with warmer layers for cooler evenings.
Trivia: Kamloops saw its warmest October day on October 7, 1971, when temperatures reached 29°C.
Prince George, British Columbia:
Currently at 10°C under clear skies, Prince George has a barometric pressure of 1022 hPa. The forecast calls for sunny skies through October 9 and 10, with highs reaching 11°C and lows around 0°C, bringing frost. Winds will remain calm at 10 km/h. October 11 will remain sunny, with highs of 10°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Medium-weight jackets during the day, with gloves and heavier coats for the colder mornings.
Trivia: Prince George recorded its earliest October snowfall on October 5, 1962, with 7 cm of snow.
Vancouver, British Columbia:
Vancouver is currently experiencing cloudy skies, with temperatures around 14°C and barometric pressure at 1016 hPa. Light rain is expected on October 9, with winds at 15 km/h from the west. Temperatures will stay mild, with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. October 10 and 11 will see clearing skies, with highs of 14°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Waterproof jackets and light layers will be necessary, especially on rainy days.
Trivia: Vancouver recorded its highest October rainfall in 1967, with 252 mm.
Victoria, British Columbia:
Currently cloudy at 13°C, with barometric pressure at 1017 hPa, Victoria will see light rain on October 9, clearing by October 10. Highs will reach 14°C, with lows around 8°C. Winds will remain light at 10 km/h from the southwest. October 11 will bring clearer skies and highs of 13°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Light rain jackets and medium-weight layers will be useful, especially during rainy periods.
Trivia: Victoria experienced its warmest October day on October 6, 1951, when temperatures reached 25°C.
Northern Canada
Dawson City, Yukon:
Currently -2°C with clear skies, Dawson City is under high pressure at 1023 hPa. October 9 and 10 will bring continued clear skies, with highs reaching 1°C and lows around -7°C, bringing frost. Winds will remain light from the north at 10 km/h. October 11 will stay clear, with daytime highs of 0°C.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Winter coats, gloves, and scarves will be necessary for the cold conditions, especially in the mornings and evenings.
Trivia: Dawson City recorded its coldest October day on October 15, 1920, when temperatures dropped to -25°C.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories:
Currently -5°C with light snow, Yellowknife is experiencing cold, windy conditions, with barometric pressure at 1009 hPa. Snow will continue through October 9 and 10, with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C at night. Winds will remain strong from the north at 30 km/h. October 11 will see clearer skies but freezing conditions.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Full winter gear, including insulated jackets, gloves, and snow boots, will be essential for the snowy and cold conditions.
Trivia: Yellowknife saw its coldest October day on October 13, 1975, when temperatures plummeted to -22°C.
Alert, Nunavut:
Alert, the northernmost inhabited place in Canada, is currently experiencing snow and strong winds, with temperatures at -9°C. Winds are gusting at 40 km/h from the northeast, and barometric pressure is 1005 hPa. Snow and strong winds will continue through October 9 and 10, with temperatures remaining between -8°C and -12°C. By October 11, skies will clear slightly, but the cold will persist.
Wardrobe Suggestion: Full arctic winter gear will be necessary, including insulated coats, gloves, hats, and boots.
Trivia: Alert holds the record for one of the coldest October days in Canada, with temperatures dropping to -32°C on October 31, 1991.
Summary
From heavy snow in the north to rainy conditions in the Atlantic provinces, Canada is experiencing a wide range of fall weather as we move through October. Coastal regions will deal with rain and wind, while the Prairies and Northern Ontario brace for frost and colder temperatures. Meanwhile, northern communities are facing the first significant snowfalls of the season.
Wardrobe Recommendations: Waterproof and windproof outer layers are essential for coastal and rainy regions, while residents of colder provinces and the north will need full winter gear as temperatures continue to drop. Layering will be key for managing the transition from daytime warmth to frosty mornings.
