Montreal recorded a chilling -20.7°C on Saturday, marking the coldest morning in almost two years
Montreal: On Saturday morning, the temperature dropped below -20°C for the first time in almost two years. It was a real shocker!
This chilly reading ended the city’s longest streak of staying above that mark. Can you believe it? The last time it hit -20°C was back in late February 2023.
So, what caused this sudden cold snap? A strong trough over Quebec sent temperatures plummeting. At Montreal Airport, it hit a bone-chilling -20.7°C. Other areas, like Monteregie, felt even colder.
This streak of 699 days without hitting -20°C was the longest ever recorded at the airport. It beat the previous record of 647 days from 2001 to 2002. Wow, that’s quite a stretch!
It’s pretty rare for Montreal to go a whole season without hitting that temperature. Just a few decades ago, it wouldn’t have been a big deal. Usually, the city sees -20°C around Christmas.
And guess what? This probably won’t be the last time we dip below -20°C this season. A cold front is on its way, so we might see a few more chilly mornings ahead.
