Weather Forecast by Phone in Canada
Need a weather forecast but don't have internet access? Canada WeatherLine lets you call a toll-free number from a landline, cell, or compatible satellite phone and hear a detailed forecast for your area. No smartphone, app, or data plan is required.
Just call 1 (866) 844-0945, say your location or enter your postal code, and listen to a professional-quality forecast built primarily from ECCC forecasts and alerts.
Why Get Your Weather by Phone?
Telephone weather services have long helped people plan their day without relying on an internet connection. Whether you're a farmer checking conditions before heading to the field, a fisher planning a trip on the water, or someone in a rural area with spotty internet, getting weather by phone can be practical and accessible.
Works Without an App
Call from a landline, cell phone, or compatible satellite phone. No smartphone or data plan is required.
ECCC Forecasts and Alerts
Environment and Climate Change Canada is the primary source for forecasts and alerts. Supplementary providers support selected forecast details and special features.
Locations Across Canada
From Vancouver to St. John's, from Toronto to Iqaluit. Look up a location using a spoken place name, Canadian postal code, or legacy Hello Weather code.
Available 24/7
Call anytime, day or night. The service is available around the clock, 365 days a year.
No Internet Required
Perfect for areas without reliable internet, during power outages, or when you're off the grid.
Clear, Natural Voice
Hear your forecast in clear, natural-sounding speech, like listening to a weather report on the radio.
7-Day Sun and Moon
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, the moon phase, and percent illumination for the next 7 days. Plus the date and traditional name of the next full moon.
Sky and Space Events
Northern lights, upcoming meteor showers and eclipses, naked-eye comets, Space Station pass-overs from your area, and rocket launches.
How to Get a Weather Forecast by Phone
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Call 1 (866) 844-0945
Use a landline, cell, or compatible satellite phone to place the toll-free call.
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Say your location or enter your postal code
You can say your town name, key in your postal code on the keypad, or enter a Hello Weather location code if you have one.
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Listen to your detailed forecast
Hear current conditions, hourly short-term forecast, 7-day extended outlook, a 7-day Sun and Moon forecast, and a Sky and Space submenu (northern lights, meteor showers, ISS pass-overs, rocket launches). See the full menu walkthrough.
A Long Tradition of Phone Weather in Canada
Canada has a long history of telephone-based weather services. Environment and Climate Change Canada operated automated telephone forecast services, including Hello Weather, alongside the Weatheradio network as alternatives to web and app channels.
When Environment Canada discontinued both Hello Weather and Weatheradio on March 16, 2026, many Canadians were left without a simple, reliable way to get their weather forecast by phone. Canada WeatherLine was created to fill that gap.
Canada WeatherLine builds on the same concept (call a number, hear your forecast) but with modern technology. Voice recognition lets you say your location instead of looking up codes in a directory, and forecasts include more detail, including hour-by-hour conditions and 7-day outlooks.
Who Uses Weather by Phone?
- Farmers and ranchers who need reliable forecasts for planting, harvesting, and livestock management
- Rural and remote communities where internet service is unreliable or unavailable
- Seniors who prefer the simplicity of a phone call over navigating weather apps
- Outdoor workers in construction, forestry, and marine industries
- Hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts heading into areas without cell data
- Anyone during power outages or emergencies when internet is down but phone lines still work
Try Canada WeatherLine Free for 10 Days
No credit card required. Your 10-day free trial starts with your first call. After your trial, continue for just $60/year linked to your phone number.