From spring to winter in a day: Weather rollercoaster headed to Montreal this week – Montreal [Video]

Montrealers could experience somewhat of a rollercoaster when it comes to weather this week.

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Monday warning of a “broad low pressure system” that will bring “unseasonably mild temperatures and rain.”

According to the weather agency, the average high for this time of the year is around -2 C. On Wednesday, the city is expected to hit a balmy 15 C.

With warm temperatures and rain expected to begin on Tuesday and continue into Wednesday, any snow left on the ground is likely to melt away quickly.

“Water ponding may be significant in some places,” Environment Canada said.

The springlike conditions, however, won’t last.

“A vigorous cold front” will be making its way over the province Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, bringing with it a blast of winter weather.

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