Sunny, stormy, a chance of snow? Your Canada Day 2025 forecast
Depending on where you live, the weather might cooperate—or cancel–your outdoor plans for the holiday on Tuesday
Canada Day is almost here and all eyes are on the forecast. Will the weather cooperate with your cookouts and fireworks shows this year?
Conditions are looking good across most of the country for Tuesday—with a couple of notable exceptions. Here’s a look at what you can expect for your holiday plans ahead.
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Western Canada looks mostly great on Tuesday
Warm and sunny conditions will dominate the holiday for many major cities across Western Canada from British Columbia to Manitoba.
While some areas like Kelowna and Medicine Hat will see above-seasonal temperatures, we’re not looking at any stifling heat for your outdoor holiday plans.
Dry weather is in the cards for most of the region through Tuesday afternoon. Areas north of Edmonton, as well as in northern B.C., could see some showers interrupt your evening plans. But otherwise conditions are looking great for most—make sure to get out and enjoy it if you can.
Active weather pushes east for Canada Day
Nature may put on its own fireworks display for some communities on Tuesday as an active pattern slides east through the day.
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Portions of southern and eastern Ontario will start the day with a risk for showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday morning, which could linger into the afternoon hours. The good news, though, is that clearing is likely in time for evening fireworks.
Things are looking more unsettled in southern Quebec through the second half of Tuesday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms here likely disrupting any outdoor gatherings.
Showers approaching Atlantic Canada may hold off late enough for most fireworks shows, though cloud cover will increase as the system approaches the region.
A snow risk in the Far North
We couldn’t kick off the month of July without talking about a lingering snow threat at least somewhere in the country.
Temperatures may be cold enough for a few spots in Nunavut to witness some snowfall. And, really, what’s more Canadian than a touch of snow in the summer?
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Canada.