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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.
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The Canada weather map shows temperatures ranging from −28 °C in the Yukon to +8 °C on the southern coast, with a broad low-pressure system over Hudson Bay drawing Arctic air southward. This pattern brings widespread snow squalls to the Prairies and a sharp cold front across Ontario and Quebec.
What does the current Canada weather map reveal?
Environment Canada weather data, updated hourly, places a 996 mb low centred near Churchill, Manitoba, with a trailing cold front extending through the Great Lakes. Ontario weather radar 24‑hour loops show intense lake‑effect snow bands off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. West of the Rockies, a ridge of high pressure keeps British Columbia relatively mild, though coastal rain is spreading inland. The map also highlights a stalled warm front along the U.S. border that is generating freezing drizzle in southern Alberta.
How are weather map fronts depicted on Canadian charts?
On the Canada weather map fronts are drawn using standard meteorological symbols: blue triangles for cold fronts, red half‑circles for warm fronts, and purple alternating symbols for occluded fronts. The current chart shows a classic occluded front over northern Quebec, where the cold front has overtaken the warm front. For a broader view, the us canada weather map layer available on our hub integrates U.S. surface observations with Canadian radar composites, making it easier to track trans‑border systems.
Where can I see the live Canada weather map?
The live conditions above are sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s operational radar and surface station network. You can also view the full interactive map on our Canada weather hub for customizable layers.
How do I interpret colour coding on the radar map?
Radar returns are colour‑coded by intensity: green for light precipitation, yellow for moderate, orange/red for heavy, and purple for extreme or hail. The scale is shown on the map legend and updates with each radar scan.
Does the map include marine and aviation weather?
Yes, the map offers overlays for marine wind warnings, buoy observations, and aviation METARs. For detailed marine forecasts, refer to the The Weather Network Canada page or the official bulletins on weather.gc.ca.