Environment Canada issues special weather statement for Montreal

Montreal is about to get a taste of winter.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Montreal area on Thursday night.

“A vigorous cold front will sweep across Southern and Central Quebec Thursday night. Behind the front, strong westerlies will cause a drastic drop in temperatures. Friday morning, the cold will be harsh as the mercury falls well below normal values,” said Environment Canada in a statement.

“As the front passes, the showers will change to snow leaving a snow blanket mainly in higher elevations.”

The weather warning is in place for the following areas:

• Châteauguay – La Prairie area
• Laval area
• Longueuil – Varennes area
• Montréal Island area

Montreal Weather/ Environment Canada

The cold front will continue for the weekend and flurries are expected on Sunday.

See also

• Snow flurries expected to hit Montreal this weekend