2021 Was Montreal's Hottest Year On Record
Here's what's in store for the first few months of 2022.
It's official — 2021 was the hottest year on record for Montreal, according to Environment Canada. It beat out the previous hottest years, 1998 and 2012, by a mean few hundredths of a degree.
This rise in temperature in Montreal is attributed to new weather patterns, causing scorching temperatures in June, August, September and October. "August and October were record-breaking months," said Environment Canada spokesperson Simon Legault.
"We were lucky that July was below normal because if it hadn't happened that way, [...] we would have shattered the record instead of just breaking it," he added.
A few hundredths of a degree may not sound like such a big problem, but temperatures in Montreal (and around the world) have been steadily rising.
The average annual temperature in Montreal from 1951 to 1980 was 6.5ºC, according to ClimateData.ca. Last year's mean temperature came in at a whopping 8.6ºC. This drastic increase in fortyish years has already begun to show its effects — not just on our electrical bills in the summer, but also the health of the population, the Climate Action Network says.
Whether or not 2022 will be even hotter remains anyone's guess. Projections for an area as small as Southern Quebec can only be made a few weeks in advance.
What we do know is that February and March should be significantly warmer than January.
"A few short intense waves of cold are coming in," Legault said of January, adding that February and March are expected to be "close to or above normal temperatures."
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'Frigidly Cold Weather' Is Coming To Quebec For Christmas 2021 & We're Not Ready For It
Enjoy the summer while you can... yes, even this sweaty heat.
After a hot and humid summer, it looks like the weather in Quebec this winter will be quite the opposite — especially during the Christmas and holiday season, according to the latest long-term weather predictions by the Farmers' Almanac.
While the weather is expected to be manageable while you're doing your holiday shopping, the Farmers' Almanac predicts that things will take a turn for the worse around December 16, with conditions becoming more "unsettled."
"Frigidly cold weather" is expected to make its way from the Arctic to Quebec just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day, which will be mixed with scattered snow showers and flurries. So you may have a good excuse to skip a few parties to stay warm.
Either way, you'll likely find some relief as we welcome the new year. From December 28 to 31, the weather is expected to be "fair and cold initially, then becoming milder as we ring in 2022."
Overall, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a "typical winter chill" in Quebec throughout winter, with a stormy January that'll taper off into a relatively easy, but still cold, February.
The forecast says Valentine's Day will see light snow and fair skies, which sounds ideal for a winter walk or cuddling up by a fire.
There will be almost 60% fewer days of precipitation in February compared to January, according to the report.
While it's tricky to predict the weather so far in advance, admitted the report, followers of the Farmers' Almanac have observed its accuracy "runs in the neighbourhood of 75% to 80%."
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Video Shows What It Was Like In Downtown Montreal At The Moment The Canadiens Won Game 4
Garbage littered the street in front of the Bell Centre.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night to claim Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The series now moves to Tampa, where the Lightning, still leading 3-1, has a chance to win the Cup at home (as their mayor, Jane Castor, was hoping).
But those odds didn't seem to damper Montrealers' spirit after their team's victory Monday. Video footage shows a crowd of hundreds outside the Bell Centre celebrating the Canadiens' win.
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The video, captured by MTL Blog's Alex Melki, shows the crowd cheering and jumping at the moment the game ended and lingering downtown before police appear to disperse revellers. Melki reported that the SPVM used tear gas.
Garbage littered the streets.
In a morning report, SPVM spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said four people were arrested for assaults on police officers.
Police also issued 36 tickets, Brabant said: 21 for municipal by-law violations and 15 for violations to the road code.
"At the end of the day, it went really well," he added.
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Here's What's Open & Closed On Canada Day In Montreal
Also known in Quebec as 'Moving Day.'
Canada Day falls on a Thursday this year. Whether you're spending the day moving, partaking in COVID-safe celebrations or attending a vigil/protest, Thursday will probably have a different feel to it than the rest of the week.
Here's a partial list of what's open and closed in Montreal on July 1.
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What's closed on Canada Day?
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Malls and boutiques will be closed.
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SAQs and SQDCs will be closed.
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Most banks will be closed.
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Federal, provincial and municipal offices will be closed.
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Canada Post and post offices will be closed, with no mail collection or delivery on Thursday.
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Municipal courts will be closed.
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The exo3 Mont-Saint-Hilaire train, exo4 Candiac train and exo5 Mascouche train will have no service.
What's open on Canada Day?
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Jean-Talon Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Atwater Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Swimming pools, libraries, sports complexes and cultural centers will be open according to borough schedules. Check your borough's website for more details.
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The Biodome, the Botanical Gardens and the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium will be open. Espace pour la vie recommends buying fixed-time tickets on its website beforehand.
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Waste and recycling collection will run on their usual schedules, except for Montreal-Nord, where green waste will be collected on July 2.
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Exo buses will run on a reduced schedule. The exo1 Vaudreuil-Hudson train will run on Sunday hours, while the exo2 Saint-Jérôme train will run on end-of-week service.
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Société de transport de Montréal (STM) buses and the metro will run on regular holiday schedules. Check your bus schedule for exact times.
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Société de transport de Laval (STL) buses will run on their Saturday schedules. Check your bus schedule for exact times.
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Montreal's municipal 311 line is open for questions on holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Some movie theatres will be open.
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Some grocery stores and depanneurs will be open.
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Service-based businesses (hair salons, gas stations, manufacturers) could remain open at the owner’s discretion.
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Most restaurants and bars will be open.
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Ecocentres will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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