From above-average warmth to snow showers. Quebec will see it all this week
The next few days are expected to be particularly mild in Quebec, with temperatures climbing as high as 10°C above average in some places. However, a sudden turnaround in the situation will bring the province back to reality by midweek.
Quebecers will be spoiled at the beginning of the week as the sun will be out in many regions and, temperatures will be well-above seasonal, normal values.
In Montreal, a maximum of 21°C and 22°C are expected on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
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Remember, the average at this time of year is around 12°C for the city of 100 bell towers.
The mild weather should last until Wednesday, before the arrival of a vigorous cold front puts an end to the warmth.
Sharp cooldown
It will be a harsh reality check: The passage of a cold front on Wednesday will cause the mercury to drop considerably.
This front is associated with a system that will enter the province on Tuesday evening through the northwestern section and also be accompanied by precipitation. Although most areas will receive rain on Wednesday, snow-showers could occur in places, mainly in mountainous terrain.
You'll have to swap your Bermuda shorts for a jacket as temperatures in Montreal and Quebec City will struggle to reach the 10°C mark on Thursday and Friday.
Worse still, the mercury is not expected to exceed the 5°C mark in Abitibi on Thursday. In short, the cold front will chase away the mild air.
Good to know: In 2022, at almost the same time, Quebec was experiencing an unusually mild period. In Montreal, the maximum temperatures were 14°C above average on Oct. 25 and 26. The mercury exceeded normal 21 times during this month.
However, this cool period would be short-lived. From Saturday, temperatures should rise again and reach above-seasonal values. However, the maximums expected over the next weekend should remain relatively modest.
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Editor's note: Article was originally written for MeteoMedia, and was translated to English and checked for accuracy by meteorologists at The Weather Network.