Montreal’s weather could set a heat record — but snow flurries and cold temps are on the way

Montreal’s weather has been anything but ordinary this fall. The city has flirted with record-breaking temperatures, and the current Montreal weather forecast is still showing above-seasonal highs that could be on track to set a record for the warmest fall ever.

But don’t pack away your winter boots just yet! According to The Weather Network, winter could make a dramatic entrance sooner than you might think.

The 14-day forecast for Montreal suggests a slow but steady drop in temperatures leading up to the end of November. Daytime highs, currently hovering around 7 degrees, are expected to dip close to freezing as we approach December.

And while this autumn warmth might tempt you to delay pulling out your snowsuit, The Weather Network is already predicting snow in the mix for the start of the holiday season.

A record-breaking fall?

This year’s fall could go down as one of the warmest on record for Montreal. The Weather Network is forecasting an average temperature of around 11 degrees for fall this year, putting 2024 in the running for a top-three spot in historical records and dangerously close to the all-time warmest.

However, the unusually mild weather isn’t expected to last much longer. As the last days of November tick by, Montrealers can expect winter to arrive right on time.

Snow is on the way

Winter enthusiasts, rejoice! The first snowflakes of the season could arrive as early as Sunday or Monday, according to The Weather Network. A chance of “rain-snow showers” is in the cards for early Sunday morning, followed by a chance of flurries overnight Monday and into Tuesday. However, the snow may not stick around for long as daytime highs will hover above freezing until next weekend.

By next Friday, though, a mix of rain and snow is expected overnight, followed by light snow during the day on Saturday, November 29. By then, temperatures are likely to stay below freezing, with a bigger dumping of snow on December 1 and 2.

This shift in weather is just the beginning. Meteorologists forecasted earlier in the season that La Niña could lead to a more traditional Quebec winter this year. “Certain indications suggest that winter will settle in a little more strongly than in recent years,” said MétéoMédia meteorologist Réjean Ouimet in October. “The cold and snow have often made us wait. That will be different this year.”

What’s next?

As the mercury drops, Montrealers should prepare for a true winter wonderland by December. If you haven’t put on your winter tires yet, it’s your last chance to do that before the December 1 deadline!

The Weather Network’s 14-day trend shows highs consistently near or below freezing starting at the end of November, with lots of snow likely in early December. This could mean fewer mild stretches and more days of bundling up as arctic air dominates the forecast.

So, enjoy these final days of fall warmth, but dust off that snow shovel — you’re going to need it this year.

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