Published on October 31, 2024 at 7:01 p.m.
A day worthy of the end of summer.
Historic day
This Thursday, October 31, 2024, will make history in several municipalities in Quebec. A mass of hot air causes the mercury to rise as if it were a late summer day. Records were broken on Wednesday and Thursday. At the time of writing, Gatineau, Montreal, Sherbrooke and Quebec City recorded a record maximum. A hot spot to mention: the mercury reached 26°C in Saint-Clotilde, in Montérégie.
Hauts minimums
Temperatures are not expected to drop significantly until late Friday. Other records could be broken overnight. A brand more than 80 years old risks being beaten in Montreal. A minimum of 12.2°C was recorded in 1942. In southern Quebec, particularly for the metropolis, Montérégie, Estrie up to Quebec, the minimum should remain above the threshold of 15°C the next night.
Change of diet
The weekend risks giving rise to a strong temperature contrast. A mass of cold air will enter Quebec to cause the mercury to drop. The change would not be too significant for Friday in the south of the province while a maximum of 17°C is anticipated for Montreal. However, the northwest sectors would be the first to feel the effects of the cold. The mercury is expected to approach freezing point.
With the collaboration of Alexandra Giroux, meteorologist.
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