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Brace yourselves: Montreal could get buried by over 15 cm of snow this week

It's not technically winter yet, but Montreal appears to be getting a healthy head start.

Early this morning, Environment Canada dropped a special weather statement for the Montreal area, and it looks like we're in for a messy few days.

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Montreal is heading into a deep freeze this week & wind chill temperatures could reach -25°C

Montreal is kicking off December with a bang, and not the festive kind. After Sunday's snowfall, the city is now sliding straight into a deep freeze that will linger all week, according to the weather experts at Environment Canada. By Thursday, wind chills could make parts of the region feel close to -25°C, which is unusually harsh for the first days of December.

MétéoMédia's latest Quebec weather update did not sugar-coat it, saying Montreal could register its first -10°C of the season as early as Monday evening. Meteorologists are also warning of a late-week chill that will hit harder than most people are ready for. In their words: "Thursday, the city could see a low of around -15°C with wind chills near -25. That would be quite striking for the first week of December."

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Montreal just got hit with a winter weather warning and things are about to get slippery

Montreal is in for a slick weekend. Environment Canada issued a weather warning for the city early Friday morning, and the timing looks messy, with ice expected right when the city is already dealing with a weekend-long STM shutdown.

According to the agency, up to 10 millimetres of ice accretion caused by frozen rain could form between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. That may not sound like much, but it is more than enough to glaze sidewalks, coat windshields, and make untreated roads feel like a skating rink.

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Montreal got its first taste of winter weather and the rest of the week won't be any calmer

Montreal's first snowflakes of the season arrived over the weekend, and they didn't come alone. Parts of the city saw a messy mix of snow, freezing rain and drizzle on Sunday, making sidewalks slick and reminding everyone that winter weather isn't waiting politely this year.

If you were hoping that was a one-and-done event until Christmas, Environment Canada's latest forecast suggests otherwise. More snow, rain and chilly nights are on the way through the week, with temperatures hovering right around freezing.

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Montreal's Halloween forecast just took a soggy turn and a weather warning is in effect

If you were planning to take your Halloween costume out on the streets of Montreal on Friday night, you might want to pack an umbrella — or maybe a canoe.

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Montreal area, with 40 to 60 millimetres of rain expected between Thursday afternoon and Friday evening. The warning covers the entire Island of Montreal and its surrounding regions.

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Montreal just got a "freezing" weather advisory & it's officially time to get out your parka

Montrealers might want to grab an extra layer tonight — and maybe start thinking about booking that winter tire appointment.

Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for the Montreal area, warning that temperatures will dip close to the freezing mark overnight on Thursday, October 16. The alert, issued early Thursday morning, covers the Montreal Island area and notes that frost is expected in parts of the region, particularly outside the city’s core.

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When you should actually switch to winter tires in Quebec, according to a meteorologist

It's that time of year again in Quebec when garages start filling up, tire ads take over the radio, and everyone debates when to make the switch to winter wheels.

By law, drivers have until December 1 to install them, according to the Government of Quebec, before they risk getting fined. But while that's the legal deadline, weather experts say you might want to roll them on a little sooner, even if the roads are still dry.

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Montreal's weather is about to feel like August again with an abnormal October heatwave

Fall might technically be here, but Montreal's weather forecast looks more like midsummer.

According to a new report from MétéoMédia, the city is about to swing from a short taste of seasonal chill right back into a streak of abnormal October heat — with highs pushing the mid-20s and beyond.

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Montreal's weather will feel like 41°C Tuesday — Here's when temps will finally cool down

Montreal is starting the week with a wall of heat, and it's only going to get hotter before it breaks. The city remains under a severe heat warning, with weather experts at Environment Canada calling for dangerously high temperatures through Tuesday.

Today's forecast is already pushing summer to the limit. Folks on the island can expect sunny skies, a high of 34°C and humidex values around 40°C. Overnight, it will only cool to about 22°C, meaning little relief before Tuesday's peak heat hits.

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Montreal's under another extreme heat warning — Here's how long the sticky weather will last

If it feels like Montreal's had more sweaty weather stretches than dry ones this summer, you're not wrong. In fact, at this point, it's getting hard to keep track.

Now, Montreal is back under another extreme heat warning, with the latest alert issued early Thursday by Environment Canada. The forecast calls for daytime highs above 30°C and humidex values near 40, making it another tough stretch for anyone without AC. And don't expect much relief after sunset, as overnight lows will stay above 20°C, which is considered "uncomfortable" by the agency's standards.

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A ridiculous amount of rain is coming to Montreal & there's a weather advisory in effect

After a full work week of sunny weather, high UV, and even a two-day heat wave, Montreal's summer streak is about to get soaked.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement early Friday morning, warning that a significant amount of rain is expected to fall across the city starting Friday evening, with thunderstorms potentially pushing totals even higher.

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Montreal's heat warning is no joke — Here's what the city's doing to protect people

Montreal is baking under a heat wave, and the city has launched special measures to help residents get through the tough weather stretch safely.

On Monday morning, Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the Montreal Island area, in effect through Tuesday, June 24. The federal agency says humidex values could reach as high as 46 on Monday, with highs of 35°C expected today and 34°C on Tuesday. Overnight temperatures won't offer much relief either, staying above 26°C tonight and 22°C on Tuesday night.

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