Montrealers woke up on Christmas Eve to the dual prospects of festive magic and seasonal weather. As Santa Claus embarked on his global gift-giving journey, monitored by NORAD, the city braced for a picturesque blanket of snow, guaranteeing a traditional white Christmas.
NORAD's Festive Mission: Tracking Santa's Sleigh
While the city slept, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) was already hard at work on its annual Christmas mission. By 7 a.m. on December 24, 2025, the military command had tracked Santa and his reindeer through New Zealand and towards Antarctica.
This unique tradition, which began in 1955, sees NORAD using its technology—typically reserved for monitoring continental airspace and missiles—to follow Saint Nick's progress. Families can watch the live tracker at noradsanta.org. A key detail for eager children: NORAD notes that the jolly visitor does not arrive in any location until all the children are sound asleep.
Montreal's Weather Adventure: Snow for Christmas
On the home front, Montreal's weather is cooperating fully with the holiday spirit. Forecasters confirmed that a white Christmas is in the cards for the city. The meteorological adventure involved periods of light snow, which were expected to taper off by Wednesday morning, Christmas Day.
The forecast for December 24th called for a high of minus-1 degree Celsius, with an afternoon wind chill making it feel like minus-3 C. The day would see a mix of sun and cloud following the morning snow. Overnight, another round of snowfall was predicted to leave a fresh coating of about five centimetres on the ground, with temperatures plunging to a low of minus-15 C.
A City Ready for Holiday Magic
The combination of NORAD's high-tech Santa tracking and the reliable Canadian winter weather creates the perfect backdrop for the holidays. The promise of snow ensures that the classic Christmas scene will be complete across Montreal's neighbourhoods.
For parents, the NORAD tracker serves as a useful tool to encourage timely bedtimes on Christmas Eve. For everyone, the weather forecast provides the essential information for planning last-minute travels, outdoor family gatherings, or simply enjoying the serene view of falling snow from a warm window.
