If good temperatures are on the agenda at the start of October in Quebec, with days worthy of summer, the weather is likely to change quickly and quite suddenly. At least that’s what some forecasts suggest, according to which there is only a short time left before the lasting cold sets in for good.
Not very encouraging predictions came out and added to those of the Farmers’ Almanac, which already announced a lot of rain, wind and early frosts for this first full month of fall.
While we could be treated to several more beautiful days at 20 degrees in October, according to MétéoMédia, the first frosts and persistent cold are likely to appear very soon…
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What you need to know: In fact, statistics from the specialist channel tell us that so-called “sustainable” cold generally sets in from a very specific date.
This cold weather feared by many therefore tends to appear as early as October 21, according to MétéoMédia, with maximum temperatures below 10°C and minimums below freezing.
As for the first cold snap of the season, it usually occurs around October 4. But as the weather promises to be very mild between now and then and even after this date, with days at 20 degrees and above according to the latest forecasts, the picture could be very different this year.
However, “you should know that October is a particularly unpredictable month: on average, the province experiences seven temperature reversals,” underlines the specialist channel. Quebec must therefore juggle several times between mildness and cold temperatures, in the space of a few hours.”
In case you didn’t know: Nevertheless, there is still hope for October, as Quebec experienced an average of 10 days with temperatures exceeding 20°C in October, between 2010 and 2023, reports MétéoMédia.
However, a risk of disenchantment remains: that of a rush of snow. La Belle Province receives on average 1.3 during the month of October, also underlines the specialized channel.
What’s coming: The beautiful autumn days are also likely to come to an abrupt end in November.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac forecast, flakes should arrive fairly quickly into the season. Melting snow could appear as early as November 8, then again around November 16 with heavy precipitation in the Laurentians. A file to follow!
