Warm, smoggy and rainy weekend forecast for Montreal
Smog obscures the Montreal skyline on June 25, 2023. (Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press)
Montrealers can expect a mix of warmth and showers this weekend, as daytime highs in the mid-twenties continue.
A low of 17 degrees Celcius Friday night could move to a high of 26 degrees on Saturday.
Smoggy skies in the greater Montreal area are also expected to improve.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has a special weather statement in effect for the region. It notes poor air quality and reduced visibility, due to smoke from wildfires in the Prairies.
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However, Montrealers could have sun and clouds by Saturday afternoon.
For Saturday night, a low of 14 degrees is expected ahead of more sun and clouds with a high of 25 degrees on Sunday.
Sunday could also bring showers. There is a 60 per cent chance that roughly 3 millimetres could hit the area.
Montrealers may want their rain gear ready for next week as well. There is also a 70 per cent chance that showers could start the week.
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