Wild temperature swing to mark the end of February
CTV
The final days of February are expected to feature record-breaking warmth, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures.
The final days of February are expected to feature record-breaking warmth, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued special weather statements across much of Quebec, warning of the temperature rollercoaster, which could lead to a rapid freeze and potentially slick conditions.
Daytime highs on Tuesday and Wednesday are predicted to climb into the double digits in Montreal.
The high on Tuesday is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius, which would break the previous record of 10.9 degrees Celsius set in 2000.
The high on Wednesday is forecast to hit 14 degrees Celsius, which would break the previous record of 8.3 degrees Celsius in 2017.
The normal high for the end of February is -2 degrees Celsius.
A system moving into the province should bring periods of rain Tuesday night into Wednesday along with the warmer air.