Gatineau outdoor fall risk forecast

Icy sidewalk risk for seniors, updated throughout the day.

Next 24 hours

Low

Sidewalks should be mostly safe. Watch for isolated icy patches in shaded spots.

Right now

5°C

Clear

Feels like 2°C

Updated Wednesday 8:12 p.m. EDT

Hour by hour

Each bar shows the outdoor fall risk for that hour.

5°C 8 p.m. Low. Clear
5°C 9 p.m. Low. Clear
4°C 10 p.m. Low. Clear
3°C 11 p.m. Low. Clear
2°C midnight Low. Clear
1°C 1 a.m. Low. Clear
0°C 2 a.m. Low. Clear
1°C 3 a.m. Low. Clear
1°C 4 a.m. Low. Mainly clear
1°C 5 a.m. Low. Partly cloudy
3°C 6 a.m. Low. Partly cloudy
3°C 7 a.m. Low. Partly cloudy
3°C 8 a.m. Low. Mostly cloudy
6°C 9 a.m. Low. Cloudy
8°C 10 a.m. Low. Cloudy
11°C 11 a.m. Low. Cloudy
15°C noon Low. Mostly cloudy
17°C 1 p.m. Low. Mostly cloudy
19°C 2 p.m. Low. Cloudy
18°C 3 p.m. Low. Cloudy
17°C 4 p.m. Low. Light rain
16°C 5 p.m. Low. Cloudy
16°C 6 p.m. Low. Cloudy
15°C 7 p.m. Low. Cloudy

Coming days

Today

High

10°C

Light rain

83% chance of precipitation

High 10°C · Low -1°C

Tomorrow

Low

19°C

Light rain

86% chance of precipitation

High 19°C · Low 0°C

Friday

Low

11°C

Partly cloudy

High 11°C · Low 5°C

Saturday

Low

9°C

Mostly cloudy

High 9°C · Low 0°C

Sunday

Low

10°C

Sunny

High 10°C · Low 0°C

Monday

Low

13°C

Mainly sunny

High 13°C · Low 3°C

Tuesday

Low

9°C

Cloudy

High 9°C · Low 2°C

Staying safe today

Wear footwear with good grip, even on clear days.
Use handrails on stairs and steps.
Keep a charged phone or your medical alert button with you when you go out.

SecurMEDIC in Gatineau, Quebec

Medical alert systems in Gatineau: help at the press of a button

When freezing rain hits Gatineau, a fall on the front steps can leave an older adult unable to reach a phone. With a SecurMEDIC emergency panic button, help is one press away, day or night.

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Three ways to stay protected in Gatineau

Home medical alert device SmartSAFE Home™ with automatic fall detection, for seniors who spend most of their day at home.
Mobile medical alert pendant SmartSAFE PLUS™, a waterproof SOS pendant for errands, appointments and walks around Gatineau.
Medical alert watch with fall detection SmartSAFE EC100™, a waterproof, discreet watch that looks like an everyday watch.

Fall detection does not detect every fall, and false alerts can occur. Press the button whenever you need help.

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How the Outdoor Fall Index works

Several times a day we get the latest forecast for each city and look for the weather that makes sidewalks dangerous: freezing rain and drizzle, ice pellets, rain on frozen ground, thaws followed by a refreeze, and wet or heavy snow. Uncertain precipitation counts for less. Official freezing-rain and winter-storm alerts raise the rating automatically.

The four levels

Low Mostly clear walking; isolated icy patches possible.
Moderate Slippery spots likely; take extra care.
High Icy sidewalks likely; avoid unnecessary trips on foot.
Extreme Dangerous ice; stay indoors if you can.

Questions and answers

What is the outdoor fall risk forecast?

It is a daily rating, from Low to Extreme, of how likely sidewalks, steps and parking lots are to be icy or slippery in your city. It is designed for older adults and their caregivers, because falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors.

Where does the weather data come from?

Forecasts and weather alerts come from Environment Canada and OpenWeather and are refreshed several times a day. SecurMEDIC calculates the outdoor fall risk rating from that data.

Is the rating a guarantee?

No. Conditions can vary from street to street, and snow clearing and salting make a big difference. Always look at the ground in front of you, and follow local alerts and public health advice.

What should I do if an older relative falls?

If they may be hurt, call 9-1-1 and don't try to lift them. Keep them warm and stay with them. A medical alert device lets someone who lives alone call for help even if they can't reach a phone.

The Outdoor Fall Index is general public information based on weather forecasts. It is not a guarantee of ground conditions or medical advice. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Weather data provided by Environment Canada and OpenWeather.