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Montreal Braces for Winter Wallop: Icy Cold Snap with Incoming Snowstorms!

A prolonged bout of wintry weather is settling in, ushering in freezing temperatures and intermittent snowfall throughout the upcoming weekend.

As the day progresses, the skies are set to clear, paving the way for a chilly yet serene atmosphere. Expect winds of up to 15 km/h and a daytime high of -9 degrees Celsius, with wind chills hovering around -18 degrees Celsius. The night will remain frigid as clouds slowly roll in, with temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius and wind chills plummeting to -21 degrees Celsius.

Friday will see predominantly overcast skies, with light snowfall anticipated in the late afternoon. The temperature will peak at -8 degrees Celsius, but it will feel considerably colder, especially in the morning with wind chills around -21 degrees Celsius. Snowfall will persist into the evening, with temperatures dipping to -12 degrees Celsius.

On Saturday, expect intermittent snow showers in even colder conditions, with a high of -13 degrees Celsius and a nighttime low near -21 degrees Celsius. Sunday will bring a respite from the clouds, with sunny skies prevailing but maintaining frosty temperatures, reaching a maximum of -15 degrees Celsius. Clear skies overnight will lead to lows of -18 degrees Celsius.

Monday will see continued sunshine with a slightly warmer high of -8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy intervals will return overnight, causing temperatures to drop to -15 degrees Celsius.

Despite brief snow showers and prolonged cold spells, clearer skies and slightly warmer temperatures are on the horizon for early next week.