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Gusty winds and midweek rain to bring unsettled weather in Montreal

After a brief break in the showers today, a stretch of windy conditions and steady rain is set to move in through midweek.

A mix of sun and cloud will develop today after a few morning showers taper off near noon. Winds will pick up out of the southwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, with a high of 16 Celsius. The UV index is 5, or moderate.

Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with southwest winds around 20 km/h and a low of 10 C.

Tuesday will be mainly cloudy, with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon. More steady showers are expected later in the day, along with a risk of thunderstorms. Winds will strengthen significantly, reaching 50 km/h and gusting up to 70 by midday. The high will be 17 C.

Periods of rain are expected Tuesday night with a low of 7 C.

Rain continues into Wednesday, keeping temperatures cooler with a high of 9 C. Showers are expected Wednesday night with a low near 5 C.

Thursday remains cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a high of 12 C, with similar conditions continuing overnight.

A mix of sun and cloud returns Friday with a high of 13 C, though there is still a chance of showers overnight.

The weekend looks somewhat brighter, with a mix of sun and cloud both Saturday and Sunday. There remains a slight chance of showers, with highs reaching 16 C on Saturday and 15 C on Sunday.