Quebec weather in 2024 broke multiple records [Video]

In some ways, 2024 was the perfect storm.

“Stick a thermometer into the province that says well done,” said Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips.

The year starting with downed trees and power loss in Quebec, but it also saw extreme temperatures.

“This past fall was the warmest on record. The summer was the warmest on record and I’m talking about 77 years of record,” Phillips said, adding that “spring came out to be about the third warmest in 77 years, so still near the top.”

The month of April also brought a major highlight in the heavens with the total solar eclipse. The once-in-a-lifetime occurrence was visible across a narrow band covering North America and Montrealers had a front-row seat.

“Who would have thought that at the beginning of April you could ever have clear unlimited visibility? I mean it’s usually a cloudy month,” Phillips explained.

The summer followed with several days of scorching weather, including 13 days …