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You could get slapped with fines up to $1K PER DAY for breaking this Montreal tempo rule

If your temporary car shelter is still standing, the clock has already run out in most Montreal boroughs.

April 15 was the removal deadline across the majority of the island, and with that date now in the rearview mirror, anyone who hasn't taken their tempo down is technically in violation of municipal bylaws. Fines in Montreal range from $250 to $1,000, with additional fees on top of that, and they can stack up by the day.

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Montreal could hit 20°C this weekend — followed by a possible snowfall

Spring in Montreal is certainly a mixed bag. One day its summer, the next day it feels like winter never ended.

According to a new report from MétéoMédia published Wednesday morning, temperatures in southern Quebec are expected to climb past 20°C on Saturday, giving us a genuine taste of spring after what has felt like an endless stretch of grey, wet weather. For Montreal, that means a legitimate outdoor weekend is on the table.

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Grab your umbrella: Montreal is in for a gloomy, soggy week of rainy weather

It's finally warm enough to enjoy being outside again!

But if you were hoping spring would finally allow you to ride your bike or sit on a terrasse, Montreal's weekly forecast is here to disappoint you.

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Montreal's tempo removal deadline is coming up and ignoring it could cost you $1k per day

Spring is here, and that means it's time to break down the tempo.

Municipal bylaws across Quebec require temporary car shelters to be fully removed by April 15 in most Montreal boroughs. And if yours is still standing past the deadline, you could be looking at a fine anywhere from $250 to $1,000, plus additional fees.

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Forget the calendar — here's how Montrealers actually know spring has arrived

The calendar says spring arrived today. Montreal, currently under a special weather statement with plenty more snow on the way and a week of flurries to follow, did not get the memo.

This is not exactly a surprise. Spring in Montreal has never been a clean transition. It's more of a long, drawn-out negotiation between winter and something resembling warmth, with winter taking the lead well into April. As a result, locals know better than to get too excited when March 20 rolls around.

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When you should actually take off your winter tires in Quebec, according to a meteorologist

With temperatures starting to rise and the switch to daylight saving time right around the corner, many Quebecers are getting the itch to ditch their shovels, boots, and winter tires.

But before you book that garage appointment, it's worth knowing that Quebec's legal deadline and the safest time to actually make the swap are two very different things.

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Quebec's new spring forecast includes below-seasonal temperatures and possible snowstorms

After a winter that arrived early and overstayed its welcome, Quebecers were probably hoping for a bit of a break in the weather department. According to MétéoMédia's new spring forecast, that break is not coming anytime soon.

The local weather outlet is calling for a cold, wet, and drawn-out spring across much of the province. And in case you're wondering, southern Quebec and the Montreal area won't be spared.

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Montrealers could now get slapped with fines of up to $1,000 for having a tempo up

Now that spring has finally arrived in Quebec (for real this time), it's officially time to say goodbye to those grey winter staples — the iconic Tempo shelters.

According to municipal bylaws across the province, temporary car shelters must be taken down by April 15, or you could be facing a hefty fine. That includes shelters in Montreal and most surrounding cities.

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7 Montreal date ideas to spark a spring romance

Spring in Montreal isn't just about shedding those winter layers; it's about rekindling the flame or sparking a new one with fresh, fun date ideas that make the most of the city's thawing charm. As the snow melts and the trees begins to bloom, so too should your romantic endeavours.

Montreal is bursting with unique experiences that can turn any regular outing into a memorable meetup, from sipping on seasonal cocktails at a trendy Lebanese restaurant to stretching out with adorable puppies. And for those looking for a bit of competition, you can challenge your date to a claw machine showdown to find the best plush prizes.

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10 Quintessentially Montreal Signs That Spring Is Here

The depths of winter have passed us by (hopefully), with their minus 35 degree wind chills, endless piles of filthy snow and frost-tinged fingers and toes. Now, we're entering the slush-and-rain period (again, hopefully) which other, more fortunate places might call "spring." But despite its trials, spring in Montreal is a crucial herald of summer, that best of seasons when everything seems okay for a little while.

In the meantime, we hold on to little signs of the coming warmth, like these ten harbingers which, for better or for worse, welcome us into spring.

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The Montreal Weather Forecast Shows Temperatures Soaring As High As 25 C Next Week

In typical southern Quebec fashion, it looks like we're skipping most of spring and heading right into summer. The Montreal weather forecast from Environment Canada shows days with temperatures peaking in the mid-20s next week.

After three weeks of fluctuating spring temperatures and precipitation, we're in for six straight days of sunny skies and relatively stable temps, if the forecast holds.

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11 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend To Celebrate The First Week Of Spring

Montrealers can finally hear the words we've been waiting to hear for far too long this weekend: "SPRING IS HERE!"

After what feels like the longest winter ever, spring will be officially sprung on Sunday, March 20 and it could not come soon enough... neither can the weekend. Now, with the weather looking up, here are some of the ways to get out and enjoy the first weekend of spring in Montreal.

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