As mid-October sets in, Canada experiences a variety of weather conditions across its vast landscape, from frost in the north to showers on the coasts. With areas facing weather warnings or alerts due to snow, rain, and frost, let’s look at the detailed weather forecast for the next few days across major cities and remote locations across the country.
This forecast includes current conditions, barometric pressure, wind patterns, sunrise and sunset times, and wardrobe suggestions.
Atlantic Canada
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Current Conditions: Overcast with drizzle, 9°C. Barometric pressure is 1005 hPa, signaling an incoming low-pressure system. Winds are from the southeast at 20 km/h.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will see persistent rain, with highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C. By October 13, expect clearing skies and a high of 9°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Waterproof jackets and boots will be necessary for the rain, with warm layers for cooler evenings.
Trivia: St. John’s holds the record for the wettest October on record, receiving over 300 mm of rain in 2005.
- Sunrise: 7:16 AM, Sunset: 6:30 PM
Saint John, New Brunswick
Current Conditions: Cloudy with light rain, 8°C. Barometric pressure at 1010 hPa.
Forecast: Rain will continue through October 11 and 12, with highs of 9°C and lows near 3°C. October 13 will bring partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Rain gear for the first two days, followed by layered clothing and warm jackets for cooler conditions.
Trivia: The earliest snowfall in Saint John was recorded on October 2, 1961, when 5 cm of snow fell.
- Sunrise: 7:24 AM, Sunset: 6:36 PM
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Current Conditions: Overcast with light rain, 11°C. Barometric pressure at 1007 hPa.
Forecast: Rain will persist on October 11 and 12, with highs around 12°C. Clearing is expected by October 13, with a high of 11°C and lows of 5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Waterproof clothing is essential, along with light layers for milder temperatures.
Trivia: Halifax experienced its warmest October day on October 11, 1954, when temperatures hit 27°C.
- Sunrise: 7:23 AM, Sunset: 6:42 PM
Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec
Current Conditions: Partly cloudy, 7°C, with barometric pressure at 1017 hPa.
Forecast: Cloudy skies will dominate October 11, with a high of 9°C. October 12 and 13 will see clearing skies, with temperatures dropping to 1°C at night, causing frost.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium-weight jackets and gloves for the chilly mornings.
Trivia: Quebec City recorded its first October snowfall on October 12, 1980, with 11 cm of snow.
- Sunrise: 7:01 AM, Sunset: 6:12 PM
Montreal, Quebec
Current Conditions: Cloudy, 10°C. Barometric pressure at 1016 hPa.
Forecast: Cloudy on October 11, followed by clear skies for October 12 and 13. Daytime highs will remain around 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to 3°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Layered clothing with a heavier coat for the frosty evenings.
Trivia: On October 11, 1952, Montreal saw temperatures plummet to -7°C, one of the coldest days for early October.
- Sunrise: 7:06 AM, Sunset: 6:18 PM
Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Current Conditions: Clear skies, 12°C, with barometric pressure at 1015 hPa.
Forecast: Mostly sunny skies throughout October 11-13. Daytime highs will hover around 13°C, while nighttime lows will drop to 5°C, with frost possible.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Light to medium-weight jackets during the day, with heavier layers for chilly mornings.
Trivia: Toronto experienced an unusually warm October day on October 12, 1951, when temperatures reached 29°C.
- Sunrise: 7:25 AM, Sunset: 6:47 PM
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Current Conditions: Clear, 6°C, with barometric pressure at 1020 hPa.
Forecast: Sunny skies on October 11 and 12, with highs of 8°C. October 13 will be slightly cooler with clear skies and lows of -1°C, resulting in frost.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium jackets during the day, with gloves and heavier coats needed for early mornings.
Trivia: Sudbury saw its first October snowfall on October 11, 1965, with 7 cm of accumulation.
- Sunrise: 7:30 AM, Sunset: 6:44 PM
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Current Conditions: Clear, 8°C, with barometric pressure at 1019 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will see clear skies with highs of 9°C. October 13 will remain sunny, but expect cold nights, with lows dipping to -2°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Layered clothing with warm outerwear for frosty mornings and cooler evenings.
Trivia: Sault Ste. Marie had its earliest October snowfall on October 9, 1980.
- Sunrise: 7:43 AM, Sunset: 6:53 PM
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Current Conditions: Clear skies, 5°C, with barometric pressure at 1020 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will remain sunny with daytime highs of 9°C. Frost will form overnight as temperatures drop to -2°C. October 13 will bring clear skies and slightly cooler temperatures.
Marine Forecast for Lake Superior West: Northwest winds at 15 km/h will create light chop, with wave heights around 0.3 meters.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium-weight jackets and heavier coats, gloves, and scarves for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Thunder Bay recorded its earliest measurable snowfall on October 8, 1978, with 12 cm.
- Sunrise: 7:33 AM, Sunset: 6:40 PM
Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Current Conditions: Clear, 4°C, with barometric pressure at 1010 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will bring partly cloudy skies with highs around 5°C. Light snow may arrive on the night of October 12, with lows dropping to -5°C. October 13 will clear up but remain cold, with highs of 4°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Winter coats, hats, and gloves for the chilly conditions, especially with the chance of snow.
Trivia: Winnipeg recorded its earliest snowfall on October 7, 1951.
- Sunrise: 7:40 AM, Sunset: 6:51 PM
Churchill, Manitoba
Current Conditions: Light snow, -6°C, with barometric pressure at 1007 hPa.
Forecast: Snow will continue through October 11 and 12, with accumulation up to 10 cm. Winds will be strong from the northwest at 35 km/h. October 13 will see clearer skies but freezing temperatures throughout the day.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Full winter gear, including heavy coats, gloves, and snow boots.
Trivia: Churchill recorded one of the coldest October days on October 12, 1981, with temperatures plunging to -25°C.
- Sunrise: 8:03 AM, Sunset: 6:53 PM
Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
Current Conditions: Clear skies, 5°C, with barometric pressure at 1020 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will bring sunny skies with daytime highs of 9°C. Overnight lows will fall to -2°C, creating frosty mornings. October 13 will be sunny but slightly cooler.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium-weight jackets for the day and heavier layers for frosty mornings.
Trivia: Regina experienced its first October snowfall on October 6, 1981.
- Sunrise: 7:28 AM, Sunset: 6:39 PM
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Current Conditions: Clear, 4°C, with barometric pressure at 1023 hPa.
Forecast: Sunny conditions are expected through October 11 and 12, with highs around 8°C and lows dipping to -3°C, leading to frost. October 13 will remain sunny but cold.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium-weight jackets and gloves for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Saskatoon recorded its coldest October day on October 11, 1936, when temperatures fell to -16°C.
- Sunrise: 7:37 AM, Sunset: 6:49 PM
Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Current Conditions: Clear skies, 6°C, with barometric pressure at 1021 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will remain sunny, with daytime highs around 10°C and lows of -1°C, leading to frosty mornings. October 13 will be slightly cooler but clear.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Light jackets during the day, with heavier coats for the cold mornings.
Trivia: Edmonton recorded an early October snowfall on October 3, 1945.
- Sunrise: 7:49 AM, Sunset: 6:51 PM
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Current Conditions: Clear and 3°C, with barometric pressure at 1019 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will be sunny with highs of 6°C, while frost will form overnight as temperatures fall to -4°C. October 13 will bring cooler weather, with daytime highs near 5°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium to heavy jackets and gloves for the early morning frost.
Trivia: Fort McMurray had its earliest recorded October snowfall on October 9, 1982.
- Sunrise: 7:56 AM, Sunset: 6:56 PM
Calgary, Alberta
Current Conditions: Clear, 10°C, with barometric pressure at 1016 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will bring clear skies with highs of 12°C and lows around 1°C. By October 13, expect cooler temperatures with clear skies.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Light jackets during the day, heavier layers for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Calgary recorded its warmest October day on October 10, 1975, when temperatures soared to 26°C.
- Sunrise: 7:47 AM, Sunset: 6:47 PM
British Columbia
Kamloops, British Columbia
Current Conditions: Clear, 11°C, with barometric pressure at 1018 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will be sunny, with highs around 14°C. Overnight lows will drop to 4°C. October 13 will bring slightly cooler conditions with clear skies.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Light jackets during the day and layers for cooler evenings.
Trivia: Kamloops recorded its warmest October day on October 11, 1954, with a high of 30°C.
- Sunrise: 7:19 AM, Sunset: 6:32 PM
Prince George, British Columbia
Current Conditions: Clear, 8°C, with barometric pressure at 1020 hPa.
Forecast: Sunny conditions will dominate October 11-13, with daytime highs around 9°C and lows near 0°C, leading to frost.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Medium-weight jackets and gloves will be necessary for the frosty mornings.
Trivia: Prince George saw its first October snowfall on October 5, 1962, with 7 cm of accumulation.
- Sunrise: 7:30 AM, Sunset: 6:44 PM
Vancouver, British Columbia
Current Conditions: Overcast, 13°C, with barometric pressure at 1014 hPa.
Forecast: Rain will persist through October 11 and 12, with highs of 14°C. Expect clearing skies on October 13, with a high of 12°C and lows around 8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Rain gear for the first two days, with lighter layers for cooler temperatures on the 13th.
Trivia: Vancouver recorded its wettest October in 1967, with 252 mm of rain.
- Sunrise: 7:22 AM, Sunset: 6:38 PM
Victoria, British Columbia
Current Conditions: Overcast, 13°C, with barometric pressure at 1015 hPa.
Forecast: Rain will continue on October 11 and 12, with highs of 14°C. Expect clearing skies on October 13, with highs of 12°C and lows near 8°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Waterproof jackets for the rainy days, with warm layers for the cooler nights.
Trivia: Victoria recorded its warmest October day on October 10, 1951, with a high of 25°C.
- Sunrise: 7:24 AM, Sunset: 6:40 PM
Northern Canada
Dawson City, Yukon
Current Conditions: Clear and -2°C, with barometric pressure at 1022 hPa.
Forecast: October 11 and 12 will bring sunny skies with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Expect frost throughout. October 13 will remain sunny but cold.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Heavy jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves will be needed for the cold mornings and frosty nights.
Trivia: Dawson City recorded one of its coldest October days on October 11, 1920, when temperatures dropped to -25°C.
- Sunrise: 8:36 AM, Sunset: 7:05 PM
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Current Conditions: Snow, -5°C, with barometric pressure at 1006 hPa.
Forecast: Snow will continue through October 11 and 12, with highs of -4°C. Strong winds from the north will make it feel colder. October 13 will bring clearer skies but remain below freezing.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Full winter gear, including heavy coats, gloves, and boots, will be necessary.
Trivia: Yellowknife’s earliest measurable October snowfall occurred on October 10, 1977.
- Sunrise: 8:22 AM, Sunset: 6:51 PM
Alert, Nunavut
Current Conditions: Snow and -12°C, with barometric pressure at 1004 hPa.
Forecast: Snow will continue throughout October 11-13, with temperatures ranging from -8°C to -12°C. Winds will be strong from the north, creating wind chill.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Arctic gear will be necessary, with full insulation to handle the extreme cold and snow.
Trivia: Alert holds one of the coldest October temperatures on record, reaching -32°C on October 31, 1991.
- Sunrise: Continuous darkness as the Arctic winter sets in.
Summary
From snow in the north to rain on the coasts, Canada’s weather continues to show its diversity. Frost will be a common sight in many areas, while coastal regions brace for continued rain. Northern areas like Yellowknife and Alert are already dealing with sub-zero temperatures and snow. Fall is here in full force, and winter’s chill is already making its presence known.
