Hay River Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Grey Sky Settles Over the Town
Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Warmest Thursday at 6° · coldest night Tuesday at -4°
The short of it: Hay River weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -0 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high 1 °C (33 °F), low -3 °C (26 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 11 mm (0.42 in). Warnings in force: freezing rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:45 local time.
HAY RIVER, Sunday. — Snow grains are the word from the Hay River station, with a high of 1° and a low of -3°. Count it a gift: 8° above the November average of -8° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the E, gusting to 22 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.
Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 6°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 12 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Hay River runs from -15° at night to -8° by day, with some 25 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 23°, January the coldest at -26°, and August the wettest with 58 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are June and July.
The sun is up 7 h 56 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 156 m above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Overcast | -1° | -6° | 12 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Overcast | 0° | -5° | 11 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Freezing rain | 0° | -5° | 11 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 1 PM | Light snow | 1° | -5° | 13 km/h | 0.5 mm |
| 2 PM | Light rain | 1° | -4° | 13 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 3 PM | Light snow | 1° | -4° | 12 km/h | 0.5 mm |
| 4 PM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 12 km/h | 0.7 mm |
| 5 PM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 12 km/h | 0.8 mm |
| 6 PM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 11 km/h | 0.7 mm |
| 7 PM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 11 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 8 PM | Light snow | 0° | -4° | 9 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 9 PM | Snow grains | 0° | -4° | 9 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 10 PM | Light snow | 0° | -3° | 8 km/h | 0.4 mm |
| 11 PM | Drizzle | 0° | -3° | 7 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 12 AM | Light snow | 0° | -3° | 6 km/h | 0.4 mm |
| 1 AM | Light rain | 1° | -3° | 7 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 2 AM | Light rain | 1° | -4° | 12 km/h | 0.7 mm |
| 3 AM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 17 km/h | 0.8 mm |
| 4 AM | Light snow | -1° | -6° | 17 km/h | 0.8 mm |
| 5 AM | Light snow | -1° | -6° | 15 km/h | 0.7 mm |
| 6 AM | Light snow | -1° | -7° | 14 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 7 AM | Overcast | -1° | -7° | 14 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Overcast | -2° | -7° | 13 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Overcast | -2° | -8° | 14 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 8): snow grains, high 1°, low -3°, 6.4 mm of rain, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 8:28 AM, down 4:24 PM. Fine icy grains fall from a heavy sky. Mind your footing.
Monday (Nov 9): light snow, high 1°, low -3°, 4.2 mm of rain, gusts to 34 km/h. Sun up 8:31 AM, down 4:21 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Tuesday (Nov 10): overcast, high 0°, low -4°, dry, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 8:34 AM, down 4:19 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 11): light rain, high 3°, low -2°, 0.9 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 8:36 AM, down 4:16 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Thursday (Nov 12): overcast, high 6°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 8:39 AM, down 4:14 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Friday (Nov 13): overcast, high 2°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 8:42 AM, down 4:11 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 0°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 8:44 AM, down 4:09 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -3°1° | 6.4 mm | 25 km/h | 7 h 56 min | |
| Monday | -3°1° | 4.2 mm | 34 km/h | 7 h 50 min | |
| Tuesday | -4°0° | dry | 24 km/h | 7 h 45 min | |
| Wednesday | -2°3° | 0.9 mm | 22 km/h | 7 h 40 min | |
| Thursday | 2°6° | dry | 21 km/h | 7 h 35 min | |
| Friday | -1°2° | dry | 18 km/h | 7 h 29 min | |
| Saturday | -1°0° | dry | 16 km/h | 7 h 25 min |
Warmest: Thursday at 6°. Wettest: today, 6.4 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 34 km/h.