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canada winter

'Tis really is the season, isn't it? Montreal has received its first major snowstorm of the winter season and this weekend's snowfall has been nothing short of magical.

Now, I totally get that winter isn't everyone's favourite time of year. Still, when you consider the fashion, the charm and festivities all matched with the tranquillity and beauty of a white veil of snow covering the city streets and landscapes, you've got a picture-perfect winter moment.

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Montreal weather has been somewhat tame this winter. However, those easy breezy autumn days are soon to be over. In fact, Montreal is expecting up to 15 centimetres of snow this upcoming week, which means it's best to have your winter gear ready to go.

For those on the hunt for a warm winter jacket that won't break the bank, LJJ Essentials is hosting yet another four-day winter jacket warehouse sale this week, and all coats are $49 or less. The sale will take place at 7177 Boulevard Newman in LaSalle across the street from Carrefour Angrignon (directly beside the Giggles and Toys R Us) and will run from November 23 until November 26, 2023.

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Quebec is set to receive its first snow of the season this week, making it clear that winter isn't waiting for December 21 to make an appearance.

Now, despite the colder temps, there's no season more romantic than winter, at least the holiday portion of the season. From glistening snowfalls, cozy gatherings by the fire, the warm glow of festive lights, and an overall sense of charm and heartfelt traditions, the holidays exude love and romance. And what better way to enjoy this cherished time of year than in one of the most beautiful winter wonderlands in Canada…Quebec City.

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While Eastern Canada is experiencing some warmer-than-usual days, the hot temps aren't going to last for much longer. In fact, Quebec and Ontario are expected to see a sudden drop in temperatures coming next week as a polar vortex makes its way across Canada.

"If this was January, temperatures below minus 20°C would be barrelling towards Ontario and Quebec," the Weather Network said in a recent report touching on an incoming bout of cold weather. Luckily for us, it's still only October, so the polar vortex isn't going to be sending frigid conditions our way just yet. Nevertheless, a "surprisingly strong temperature plunge" is set to take place this long weekend.

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Montreal has officially received its very first snowstorm of the season and it's safe to say winter is here to stay.

Environment Canada warned of an estimated 20 centimetres of snow, which hit the city starting Friday morning and has continued to cast a white coat across Montreal since.

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Montreal is colder than Moscow on Monday. According to Environment Canada, temperatures in Quebec's metropolis plunged to an icy -16 C (-20 windchill) at 10:00 a.m. while, at the same time, the Russian capital enjoyed a balmy -9 C (-16 windchill), per The Weather Network.

Montreal is colder than other stereotypically frigid European cities too, including Helsinki (where it's -3 C, according to The Weather Network), Saint Petersburg (-6 C) and the northern Norway municipality of Tromsø (-13 C per The Weather Channel).

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