Sunshine and cold for Montreal’s first day of winter
Posted December 21, 2023 10:13 am.
Last Updated December 21, 2023 11:24 am.
Sunny skies over Montreal for the shortest day of the year Thursday, marking the first official day of winter.
Back to seasonal norms for temperatures with a high of minus five for Thursday’s winter solstice day and dipping to minus 12 in the evening. Even more frigid temperatures overnight at minus 18, according to Environment Canada.
A sunny forecast for Friday also with a high of minus six, but minus 18 with the wind chill in the morning. The nighttime low will be minus nine.
Clouds will take us into the holiday weekend, with a high of minus four for Saturday. For Christmas Eve, more clouds with a high of minus 1.
On Christmas Day, Environment Canada forecasts a cloudy day with a 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers and a high plus four.
