Bundle Up: The Cold Heart of Winter Grabs Hold of Quebec
Quebec is bracing for a bitter cold spell as winter tightens its grip, with temperatures expected to drop significantly in the coming weeks
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Montreal: Winter is really hitting hard in Quebec right now. The coldest part of the season is here, and it usually runs from early January to mid-February. This is when we see the chilliest temperatures.
Interestingly, Montreal hasn’t seen temps drop below -20°C since last February. The coldest it’s been this season was -17.8°C on December 26, 2024. So, it’s been a bit milder than usual.
But don’t get too comfy! The next couple of weeks are looking pretty chilly. We usually get some warm spells in January, but it seems like that’s not happening this year.
Now, the eastern part of Quebec is enjoying some milder weather. Just the other day, it was -11.2°C in Montreal, while Sept-Îles was a balmy 3.9°C. Quite the difference!
Still, we can expect things to get back to normal soon. But don’t think the cold is done with us just yet. It’s got a few more tricks up its sleeve.
Next week, we’re in for a real Arctic blast. The jet stream is pushing down south, and Quebec will be right in the thick of it, with temperatures dropping below what we’d normally expect.
Highs will be around -10°C, with lows dipping even lower. Meteorologists are warning us to brace for some serious cold.
So far, clouds and humidity have kept the temps from hitting -20°C in southern Quebec, but models are predicting a deep freeze coming late next week. Will this be the first time Montreal sees -20°C since last February? We’ll just have to wait and see!
This article was translated from MétéoMédia, The Weather Network’s Quebec-based sister station.