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Whitehorse 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 Wednesday at 2° · coldest night Friday at -7°

The short of it: Whitehorse weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -7 °C (20 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (31 °F), low -5 °C (23 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:30 local time.

WHITEHORSE, Monday. — Light snow is the word from the Whitehorse station, with a high of 0° and a low of -5°. That is some 4° milder than a typical November afternoon in Whitehorse, where the average high is -4°. The wind keeps up from the SE at 23 km/h, gusting to 37 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 2°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 10 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Whitehorse brings highs near -4°, lows of -11° and about 21 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 21°, January the coldest at -20°, and August the wettest with 43 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 7 h 52 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 967 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast-1°-7°15 km/h–
10 PMOvercast0°-6°15 km/h–
11 PMOvercast0°-6°15 km/h–
12 AMOvercast0°-6°14 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy0°-6°13 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy0°-6°13 km/h–
3 AMOvercast0°-6°13 km/h–
4 AMOvercast0°-6°13 km/h–
5 AMOvercast0°-6°12 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-1°-6°12 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-1°-6°12 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-1°-6°11 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-2°-6°9 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-2°-7°8 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear-2°-7°7 km/h–
12 PMOvercast-1°-5°8 km/h–
1 PMOvercast0°-5°7 km/h–
2 PMOvercast0°-5°9 km/h–
3 PMOvercast0°-5°11 km/h–
4 PMOvercast0°-6°13 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-1°-6°13 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-1°-6°12 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy-1°-6°12 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-1°-6°12 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): light snow, high 0°, low -5°, 2.0 mm of rain, gusts to 38 km/h. Sun up 9:47 AM, down 5:39 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-5°0°2.0 mm38 km/h7 h 52 min
Tuesday-2°0°dry36 km/h7 h 46 min
Wednesday-1°2°3.1 mm35 km/h7 h 41 min
Thursday-5°-1°dry28 km/h7 h 36 min
Friday-7°-4°dry18 km/h7 h 31 min
Saturday-6°-1°2.1 mm21 km/h7 h 26 min
Sunday-4°-2°3.0 mm21 km/h7 h 21 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 2°. Wettest: Wednesday, 3.1 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 38 km/h.

The Almanac · Whitehorse Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Whitehorse, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 12 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from October to about -4°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Whitehorse in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Whitehorse by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-20°22 mm9 km/h6 h 28 min✦✦
February-7°-18°12 mm10 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
March-1°-14°11 mm11 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April8°-5°7.0 mm11 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
May15°2°16 mm11 km/h17 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June20°6°32 mm10 km/h19 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°8°42 mm9 km/h18 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°7°43 mm9 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
September13°2°35 mm10 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
October6°-2°24 mm10 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
November-4°-11°21 mm10 km/h7 h 12 min✦✦
December-9°-16°22 mm10 km/h5 h 41 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Whitehorse

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Whitehorse today?

Right now it is -1 °C (31 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -7 °C (20 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -5 °C (23 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Whitehorse this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 10 mm (0.40 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Whitehorse?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Whitehorse?

July, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -20 °C (-4 °F). The wettest month is August, with 43 mm (1.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?

July and June. July brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; June highs near 20 °C (69 °F) and 32 mm (1.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Whitehorse?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Haines JunctionYukon134 km W-5°-15°35 mm
SkagwayAlaska141 km S1°-4°136 mm
HainesAlaska166 km S3°-3°155 mm
CarmacksYukon166 km NNW-8°-16°17 mm
JuneauAlaska271 km S3°-1°189 mm
YakutatAlaska290 km WSW4°-4°378 mm
HoonahAlaska291 km S5°1°186 mm
MayoYukon323 km N-10°-19°22 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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