Thunder Bay – WEATHER – As December 3, 2024, dawns across Canada, diverse weather patterns are unfolding from coast to coast to coast. Notably, parts of Ontario are under snow squall advisories, signaling significant snowfall and challenging travel conditions.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the weather forecasts and advisories for December 3, 4, and 5, 2024, across major Canadian cities.
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s: Currently experiencing light snow with a temperature around 0°C. The barometric pressure is steady, and winds are light. Sunrise at 7:45 AM NST; sunset at 4:15 PM NST. Expect cloudy conditions on December 3 with a high of 2°C and a low of -3°C. December 4 brings mostly sunny skies with temperatures ranging from 1°C to -5°C. On December 5, anticipate intervals of clouds and sunshine, with highs near 3°C and lows around 1°C.
Nova Scotia
Halifax: Under mostly clear skies, Halifax is at -2°C with calm winds. Sunrise at 7:30 AM AST; sunset at 4:45 PM AST. December 3 will see increasing cloudiness with a high of 1°C and a low of -3°C. December 4 offers sun with areas of low clouds, maintaining similar temperatures. By December 5, expect strong winds with a mix of rain and snow showers, highs reaching 7°C, and lows around 0°C.
New Brunswick
Saint John: Mostly clear with temperatures at -10°C and light winds. Sunrise at 7:40 AM AST; sunset at 4:40 PM AST. Partial sunshine is forecasted for December 3, with highs near -1°C and lows at -9°C. December 4 brings mostly cloudy conditions, temperatures ranging from -1°C to -7°C. On December 5, anticipate cloudy and windy weather with snow showers, highs around 5°C, and lows near -4°C.
Quebec
Quebec City: Partly cloudy at -4°C with light winds. Sunrise at 7:15 AM EST; sunset at 4:00 PM EST. December 3 will have low clouds with highs of -1°C and lows at -9°C. December 4 remains cloudy, temperatures between -1°C and -3°C. December 5 expects snow accumulating an additional 3-6 cm, with highs near 1°C and lows at -6°C. A Special Weather Statement is in effect, anticipating the first significant snowfall of the season, potentially impacting travel.
Montreal: Cloudy conditions at -3°C with calm winds. Sunrise at 7:20 AM EST; sunset at 4:15 PM EST. December 3 features mostly cloudy skies with flurries, highs around -1°C, and lows at -5°C. December 4 brings light snow late in the afternoon, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to -2°C. December 5 continues with snow showers and bitter cold, highs near 0°C, and lows at -6°C.
Ontario
Toronto: Clear skies at -2°C with light winds. Sunrise at 7:30 AM EST; sunset at 4:40 PM EST. December 3 will have intervals of clouds and sun with flurries, highs of 3°C, and lows at -1°C. December 4 is windy with snow accumulating 5-10 cm, temperatures between 2°C and -2°C. December 5 sees cloudy intervals with snow showers, highs around 1°C, and lows near -6°C.
Greater Sudbury: Mostly cloudy at -6°C with calm winds. Sunrise at 7:50 AM EST; sunset at 4:30 PM EST. December 3 is cold with low clouds, highs of -4°C, and lows at -6°C. December 4 brings light snow up to 1 cm, temperatures between 0°C and -7°C. December 5 becomes windier and colder, with highs near -5°C and lows at -15°C.
Sault Ste. Marie: Mostly cloudy at -5°C with light winds. Sunrise at 8:00 AM EST; sunset at 4:50 PM EST. December 3 has thick cloud cover with highs of -1°C and lows at -3°C. December 4 sees snow accumulating an additional 1-2 cm, temperatures between 0°C and -6°C. December 5 is windy and colder with 5-10 cm of snow, highs around -4°C, and lows near -8°C. A Snow Squall Watch is in effect, anticipating locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 30 cm and very poor visibility.
Thunder Bay: Cloudy at -9°C with light winds. Sunrise at 8:10 AM EST; sunset at 4:20 PM EST. December 3 expects 3-6 cm of snow in the afternoon, highs of -4°C, and lows at -6°C. December 4 is cloudy with some snow, temperatures between -5°C and -11°C. December 5 is breezy in the morning, then cold with some sun, highs near -7°C, and lows at -15°C. A Weather Advisory is in effect for locally heavy snowfall with accumulations near 10 cm and reduced visibility.
Manitoba
Winnipeg: Mostly cloudy at -11°C with light winds. Sunrise at 8:20 AM CST; sunset at 4:30 PM CST. December 3 brings snow accumulating an additional 2-4 cm, highs of -3°C, and lows at -15°C. December 4 has low clouds with snow flurries, temperatures between -4°C and -12°C. December 5 sees clearer skies but remains bitterly cold, with highs near -6°C and lows around -18°C.
Churchill: Currently under clear skies with temperatures plunging to -25°C. Barometric pressure is 1034 hPa and rising, with light winds from the northwest at 12 km/h. Sunrise is at 9:00 AM CST, and sunset at 3:45 PM CST. December 3 will remain sunny but frigid, with highs near -20°C and lows around -30°C. December 4 brings cloudy periods, with highs around -22°C and lows dipping to -32°C. December 5 continues with a mix of sun and clouds and daytime highs near -20°C, while nights drop to -30°C.
Saskatchewan
Regina: Currently experiencing partly cloudy skies at -15°C. Barometric pressure is at 1028 hPa and steady, with calm winds. Sunrise is at 8:15 AM CST, and sunset at 4:45 PM CST. December 3 brings cloudy skies with light snow late in the evening, highs of -10°C, and lows near -18°C. December 4 is windy with snow squalls and a high of -12°C, dropping to -22°C overnight. December 5 remains breezy with a mix of sun and clouds, highs of -14°C, and lows at -25°C.
Saskatoon: Partly cloudy with a current temperature of -18°C. Winds are calm, and barometric pressure is at 1032 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:30 AM CST, and sunset at 4:25 PM CST. December 3 will feature sunny skies and light winds, with highs near -15°C and lows around -20°C. December 4 remains cloudy with isolated snow showers, highs near -12°C, and lows dipping to -24°C. December 5 is cold with some clearing, highs at -18°C, and lows around -27°C.
Alberta
Edmonton: Edmonton is under partly cloudy skies at -17°C. Winds are calm, and barometric pressure is 1030 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:35 AM MST, and sunset at 4:15 PM MST. December 3 brings sunny conditions and light winds, highs near -12°C, and lows at -22°C. December 4 will be partly cloudy, with highs around -10°C and lows of -18°C. December 5 remains sunny but cold, with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C.
Fort McMurray: Clear skies dominate, with temperatures at -22°C and a light northerly breeze. Barometric pressure is steady at 1032 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:50 AM MST, and sunset at 4:05 PM MST. December 3 will feature bright but frigid conditions, highs near -16°C, and lows dropping to -26°C. December 4 brings partly cloudy skies, with highs near -14°C and lows around -28°C. December 5 remains sunny, with highs of -15°C and lows dipping to -29°C.
Calgary: Currently experiencing clear skies at -13°C with calm winds. Sunrise is at 8:10 AM MST, and sunset at 4:35 PM MST. December 3 brings increasing clouds with snow flurries late, highs near -7°C, and lows around -18°C. December 4 will feature snow and a high of -5°C, dropping to -14°C at night. December 5 remains partly sunny with highs around -10°C and lows at -16°C.
British Columbia
Kamloops: Mostly clear at -8°C with calm winds. Barometric pressure is at 1025 hPa. Sunrise is at 7:55 AM PST, and sunset at 4:05 PM PST. December 3 will bring partly cloudy conditions with highs of -3°C and lows at -12°C. December 4 has increasing clouds with snow flurries, highs near -1°C, and lows around -10°C. December 5 turns sunny again, with highs near -5°C and lows at -12°C.
Prince George: Partly cloudy with temperatures at -12°C and calm winds. Barometric pressure is 1028 hPa. Sunrise is at 8:00 AM PST, and sunset at 4:00 PM PST. December 3 brings cloudy skies with snow in the afternoon, highs near -8°C, and lows at -14°C. December 4 will feature more snow showers, with highs near -7°C and lows at -15°C. December 5 remains partly cloudy and cold, with highs of -10°C and lows around -17°C.
Vancouver: Currently under partly cloudy skies at 3°C. Sunrise is at 7:45 AM PST, and sunset at 4:15 PM PST. December 3 will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 5°C and a low of 1°C. December 4 sees light rain, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 2°C. December 5 is partly sunny with highs near 6°C and lows of 0°C.
Victoria: Victoria is mostly clear with a temperature of 5°C and light winds. Sunrise is at 7:50 AM PST, and sunset at 4:20 PM PST. December 3 will bring partly sunny skies, with highs near 8°C and lows of 3°C. December 4 sees light rain, with temperatures between 9°C and 3°C. December 5 clears up with some sun and highs near 7°C, dipping to 2°C at night.
Northern Canada
Dawson City, YT: Clear and bitterly cold at -27°C with light winds. Sunrise is at 10:00 AM PST, and sunset at 3:15 PM PST. December 3 will feature mostly sunny skies with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. December 4 brings cloudy conditions, highs near -22°C, and lows at -32°C. December 5 is bright but frigid, with highs at -26°C and lows at -34°C.
Yellowknife, NWT: Partly cloudy and extremely cold at -30°C with light winds. Sunrise is at 9:25 AM MST, and sunset at 3:20 PM MST. December 3 will be mostly sunny with highs of -28°C and lows at -34°C. December 4 remains cloudy, with highs near -27°C and lows around -35°C. December 5 turns sunny, with highs of -30°C and lows at -36°C.
Alert: Alert is under clear skies at -33°C with light winds. Sunrise is at 11:45 AM EST, and sunset at 12:15 PM EST, marking very brief daylight. December 3 will remain clear and frigid with highs of -32°C and lows at -36°C. December 4 will be similar, with highs of -34°C and lows dipping to -38°C. December 5 is clear, with highs of -35°C and lows at -40°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Across Canada, winter gear is essential. Insulated parkas, thermal layers, and waterproof boots are crucial for battling wind chills and snow accumulations. In regions experiencing snow squalls, reflective gear and traction aids are recommended for safety.
Weather Trivia
Sault Ste. Marie holds records for some of Ontario’s heaviest lake-effect snowfalls, with snow squalls like the current advisory capable of producing up to 30 cm in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, Alert, the northernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth, experiences extreme cold and minimal daylight during December.
