UPDATE November 8, 2025: A special weather statement has been issued for southern Quebec forecasting up to 10 cm of snowfall in the Montreal area—beginning on Sunday with snow continuing through Monday. Montrealers are being warned that some areas (particularly along the river) could experience a change to rain or a mix of rain and snow. The precipitation will make roads snowy and slippery, making it difficult to get around—especially during rush hour on Monday morning.
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A winter system is moving into Quebec—and it's not going to be pretty.
The Farmers’ Almanac warned us to expect dangerous wind chills and prolonged deep freezes this winter.
Taking into consideration that some drivers are likely not fully prepared thanks to record-breaking heat this fall, the first snowfall of the season is on our doorstep—and the flakes expected to fall around the Montreal region are not to be taken lightly.
Montreal isn’t showing snow in the forecast until the weekend, however according to Meteo Media, the Laurentians, Haute-Mauricie, and other eastern parts of Quebec will see snow quickly accumulate.
This update is never good news for travel.
The amounts will be light, but enough to make roads slippery in some areas.
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According to the report, visibility may also be reduced, even where the precipitation falls as rain.
With the clocks turned back over the weekend, the sun now sets an hour earlier, meaning an extra hour of darkness for the evening commute.
With a mix of rain and snow on the horizon for Montreal and surrounding areas, caution is advised whether roads are wet and / or partially snow-covered.
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