One month without snow in Montreal

Posted on February 11, 2024 at 11:46 pm.

Updated on February 12, 2024 at 12:00.

Time flies: The last big snowfall in Montreal was in mid-January. A month without major changes is like a storm that passes us by. explanation.

From the meteorological point of view, the first half of the winter justified expectations in terms of snowfall. However, since January 13, no significant amounts have arrived in Montreal and the models do not make any predictions for the week ahead.

Only a few small systems produce small sets.

“The intensity and trajectory of these systems remain unknown. Currently, the forecasted accumulation will not be enough to talk about snow. “The situation is still under control,” said meteorologist Kevin Cloutier.

Therefore, the metropolitan area has to go without a wide road for a month, which is very unusual. However, we can be happy that Quebec averages six broad fields between mid-February and late winter. Something to convince skiers and snow lovers.

Even if it snows

Many people were under the impression that there was very little snow this winter. However, volumes are below the seasonal norm, but not far from it. Montreal received 86% of normal snowfall and we're talking about 90% for Quebec. As for Saguenay, the city scored 83 percent of the average.

This lack of snow is directly related to the heat wave that has occurred several times in the province. The event that took place between February 1 and 10 greatly affected the snow cover. Let's recall that in Sherbrooke the maximum temperature was 11.6 on Saturday, while in Val d'Or on Friday the mercury rose to 6.6 degrees Celsius.