Deceptive Thaw Precedes Harsh Winter Blast
The winter season continues to assert itself in Quebec, as a deceptive thaw precedes a harsh winter blast. Following a brief warm spell, residents are bracing for a return to frigid temperatures.
Upcoming Weather Changes
A warm front is set to move through Quebec on Friday, bringing snow to northern areas and rain to the south. Saturday could mark the warmest day of February 2026.
Temperature Expectations
- Current maximum for February stands at 2.4 °C (recorded on February 17).
- Temperatures could rise to 4 °C on Saturday, depending on the front’s path.
- Expect clouds and precipitation accompanying this brief warm spell.
Brutal Cold Returns
The warm weather will be short-lived. A cold air mass will sweep in, leading to a dramatic drop in temperatures starting Sunday. Meteorologist Patrick Duplessis describes the weather pattern as “a rollercoaster of temperatures” for Quebec as March begins.
Expected Low Temperatures
- Nighttime lows will plunge below -20 °C in southern Quebec through Tuesday morning.
- Another arctic air surge is anticipated around March 5, with daytime highs possibly below -10 °C.
It seems that residents will have to wait until the second week of March for a more sustained warm-up. For now, the province must endure the harsh conditions that follow this deceptive thaw.
