Get ready, Montrealers, as the city gears up for a bout of unpredictable late-November weather just in time for Quebec’s winter tire deadline.
As per Quebec’s Highway Safety Code, all vehicles in the province, including rentals, must have winter tires on from December 1 to March 15. Those who disregard this rule could face fines ranging from $200 to $300.
Experts caution against procrastinating on this switch, highlighting the potential risks involved. They point out that despite escalating tire prices, waiting too long could be a dangerous gamble, especially with worsening road conditions.
In terms of the weather outlook:
– Expect light snow on Monday morning giving way to mainly cloudy skies with a daytime high of 3°C, dropping to 1°C overnight.
– Tuesday will see continued cloud cover with a high of 7°C, followed by showers moving in later in the day.
– Wednesday’s forecast includes showers with a high of 5°C, followed by windy periods of rain or snow at night and a low of –1°C. Thursday carries a 40% chance of showers with a high of 2°C, and possible flurries overnight.
– Cooler air settles in on Friday with cloudy conditions and a high near 0°C, plummeting to –8°C overnight. The weekend will bring a mix of sun and clouds on Saturday with a high of –3°C, and periods of snow on Sunday with a high of –1°C.
