Heavy snow, bitter cold grips Montreal into early week
Posted January 25, 2026 11:47 am.
Last Updated January 25, 2026 3:35 pm.
A major winter system is set to roll through the region beginning Sunday afternoon, bringing heavy snow, blowing conditions and bitterly cold temperatures into Monday evening.
Cloudy skies will give way to snow later Sunday, with about two centimetres expected by evening. Northeasterly winds will pick up through the afternoon, driving wind chill values down near minus–26 celsius.
Snow will fall heavily at times Sunday night, with total accumulations reaching 10 centimetres. Gusty winds will cause drifting snow and reduced visibility, while temperatures remain near minus–16 C.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 centimetres are expected, with snowfall rates of one to two centimetres per hour Sunday night. Powdery snow and gusty winds will create slippery roads and could significantly impact rush-hour traffic. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for travel.
Snow continues Monday, adding another five centimetres before tapering off by evening. Wind chill values will hover near minus–24 C in the morning, improving slightly through the afternoon as winds ease.
Skies are expected to clear Monday night, with temperatures dropping back to minus–16 C.
Tuesday will stay cloudy with a chance of flurries and a high near minus–11 C, followed by a clear and cold night.
Sunny conditions return Wednesday with a high of minus–11 C, before cloudier skies move back in overnight.
Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud and a high near minus–12 C, with a chance of flurries Thursday night.
Friday looks slightly milder, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near minus–9 C.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant impacts are expected, and residents are urged to continue monitoring forecasts and alerts.
