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Halloween weather in Montreal: Here's what the fates are conjuring up for spooky season

Are you excited for Halloween in Montreal? Or are you haunted by memories of trekking through snow to get your treats (and tricks), wearing costumes on top of bulky jackets and tripping over piles of winter boots to get into parties?

To help you prepare for this year's spooky festivities, we’ve summoned all-knowing spirits (meteorologists) and consulted our trusty crystal ball (the Montreal weather forecast) so you have all the information you need to make the most of your plans.

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Montreal weather is taking us on a rollercoaster ride from frost to May temps by the weekend

If you've been feeling the chill of Montreal weather recently, brace yourself — tonight is when winter truly starts to rear its ugly head. But don’t fret just yet, because this weekend promises a return to May-like conditions.

Seriously, which is the better rollercoaster ride: La Ronde's Goliath or the weather in Quebec this time of year? It's honestly hard to say.

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Here's when the first snowfall of the season could hit Montreal and other parts of Quebec

Warm weather is in the cards for the beginning of October in Quebec, but don’t get too used to summer-like days. Temperatures are expected to drop abruptly — and soon. At least, that's what some forecasts suggest, leaving little time before the first snowfall ushers in lasting cold throughout the province, including the Greater Montreal area.

In addition to a discouraging forecast from the Farmers' Almanac, which predicts plenty of rain, wind and early frosts for this first full month of autumn, MétéoMédia says lasting cold generally sets in throughout Quebec as of October 21, with maximum temperatures below 10 C and minimums below freezing.

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Montreal weather will jump from autumn vibes to July-like highs this week

If you're not ready to embrace fall just yet, then you're in luck. The weather in Montreal will go from autumn vibes to summer-like highs by the end of the week, transporting us back to July again.

No, there won't be weekly fireworks visible from the Jacques-Carter Bridge and you'll have to ignore your local Dollarama's Halloween costume display, but — according to MétéoMédia's weather report — temperatures could reach 27 C in southern Quebec on Thursday and Friday, and feel above 30 C.

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Montreal weather in August will be 'warmer than normal,' as meteors light up the night sky

If recent heat waves in the city have left you burnt out (literally and figuratively), you might be curious to know what Montreal weather has in store for the rest of August.

According to the forecast, you shouldn't put away your sunscreen and sun hat just yet.

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Montreal Weather Could Include Snow Flurries This Weekend Because Of Course It Could

Don't put your winter coat away just yet — not one, but two moisture-laden fronts are headed to Quebec this weekend, and the weather is going to get messy. Precipitation is guaranteed, but it could fall as rain or snow, depending on where you live.

Saguenay, Charlevoix, the North Shore, and Gaspé may get some snow — even Montreal could see flurries — according to Météomédia.

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Montreal Is About To Be Buried In Snow Again — Get Ready For Low Temps & Slow Traffic

Montreal's brief respite from bitter cold and stormy weather is coming to an end — expect a reminder this week that we're still in the depths of winter.

Environment Canada issued a special statement on February 21 warning of heavy snowfall, gusting winds and dropping temperatures over the following three days. Nearly a foot of snow is expected between Wednesday and Saturday.

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Montreal's February Weather Will Finally Unleash Winter's Fury, According To Forecasts

If Montreal's wildly inconsistent January weather patterns haven't freaked you out already, the latest February forecasts from Environment Canada and MétéoMédia are sure to ruffle some frigid feathers. February's weather is about to be colder than it's been all winter, so get ready for layers upon layers and sweating on the metro.

"We haven't had a particularly cold winter thus far," Environment Canada meteorologist Simon Legault told MTL Blog over the phone, but in February, things are going to get real.

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Montreal Is Under A Winter Storm Warning With Around 20 cm Of Snow Expected On Thursday

Montrealers are in for a frosty end to the week, with heavy snowfall and freezing precipitation expected on Thursday and Friday. The city is now under a winter storm warning from Environment Canada, which warns of dangerous driving conditions over the next two days.

The federal agency published a diagram to help residents of Montreal, Gatineau, Quebec, Rimouski and Gaspé determine which times of day the weather will be most inclement so they can plan ahead and avoid the roads.

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Montreal Is Facing An 'Imposing' Winter Weather System That Could Either Be Gross Or Burdensome

Montrealers know winter is an endless grab bag of random snowfall, freezing rain and hurt-your-face cold, sometimes in alternating patterns but often dumped on the city all at once. The latter may be the case for mid-January when an 'imposing' weather system is slated to hit the city.

The meteorological formation extends along the east coast bringing a low-pressure system and significant precipitation to Quebec by January 13 — a lucky Friday, indeed.

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Environment Canada Issued A Frost Advisory For Montreal As Temps Dip Down To Near Freezing

Although Montreal won't be getting its first snowfall until mid-November, the weather forecast is still calling for some colder days and even colder nights. Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for the Greater Montreal Area as temperatures are expected to drop near the freezing mark overnight Friday.

The frost advisory went into effect at 3:45 p.m. on Friday and applies to Châteauguay (La Prairie area), Laval, Longueuil (Varennes area) and the Island of Montreal. In fact, 12 regions across the province are currently under a frost advisory.

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The Montreal Weather Forecast Shows Temperatures Swinging 20 Degrees This Week

Montreal summer has been sticking around with temperatures across the city reaching as high as 30 C and humidex values approaching 35 this past weekend. Is anyone else sweating just reading that? Well, for those who have had it with the heat and are yearning for fall weather, this week could be your week.

Environment Canada is calling for a chilly Thursday, with a high of only 18 C and a low of 7 C (!). Monday's high is forecast to reach 28 C, per EnviroCan. That means a 10-degree swing in daytime temps between September 12 and 15 and a 21-degree drop between Monday and Thursday night.

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