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Canada Weather Radar Map

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the True North Brief Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s national radar composite updates every 10 minutes, covering most of the country. The live radar above shows current precipitation type, intensity, and motion for any region you zoom into.

How does the radar map show rain, snow, and mixed precipitation?

The live radar above uses colour scales: green to yellow for rain, blue to purple for snow, and orange/red for heavy rain or mixed precipitation. Echo tops and velocity overlays (if enabled) indicate storm structure and movement direction.

Where can I check radar for specific regions, like Ontario or Atlantic Canada?

Zoom into the live radar map and tap any station dot to see the 24‑hour loop. For ontario weather radar 24 hours coverage, select the Woodbridge (YYZ) or King City stations. For weather radar atlantic canada, the nearest sites are St. John’s (NFL) and Halifax (XGO). The environment canada radar live feed is the same data used by forecasters.

Update frequencyEvery 10 minutes
Radar sites31 across Canada
Coverage gapFar northern regions (e.g., Nunavut) lack radar; satellite is used instead
Data sourceEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
How do I overlay weather map with fronts and pressure systems?

The live radar above does not include fronts or pressure lines. For a weather map with fronts and pressure systems canada, use the Canada weather hub surface analysis chart, updated four times daily by Environment Canada.

Is there a free live satellite view of Canadian weather radar?

Yes. The live radar above is free and combines canada weather map live satellite free infrared imagery with ground‑based radar. Toggle the satellite layer in the map menu for a cloud‑top view.

Does Environment Canada offer radar for Ontario specifically?

Yes. Use the Weather Today page or select environment canada radar ontario from the station list on the live map. Ontario has the most radar sites (nine), giving high‑resolution coverage for most of the province.