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After a frigid and snowy holiday season, southern Quebec is bracing for a rise in temperatures as it welcomes the new year. Meteorologists at Environment Canada have indicated that a significant weather system moving in from the southern United States will lead to a mix of freezing rain and drizzle beginning Saturday evening, particularly affecting the St. Lawrence Valley.
As the temperatures start to climb, rain and snowmelt are anticipated in the Montreal region from Sunday through Monday. This shift in weather conditions may create hazardous travel situations, prompting the weather agency to advise drivers to exercise caution due to the potential for icy and slippery surfaces on highways, streets, and pathways throughout the weekend.
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Following a Christmas season marked by temperatures plunging to as low as -17°C in the Montreal area, the forecast predicts a notable warm-up, with high temperatures expected to reach 8°C on Monday and 4°C by New Year’s Eve. Concurrently, a smog warning has been issued for Montreal Island due to elevated levels of pollutants resulting in poor air quality.
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