Montreal Weather: Sunshine Offers Little Relief from Dangerous Cold Snap
Residents of Montreal are facing another day of extreme winter conditions as Environment Canada forecasts a mix of sun and cloud for Saturday, January 31, 2026. While some sunshine will break through the clouds, temperatures will remain dangerously low with a high of minus 11 degrees Celsius.
Wind Chill Creates Hazardous Conditions
The cold will feel even more intense due to significant wind chill factors. Winds of up to 15 km/h will create wind chills of minus 25 in the morning hours, making outdoor exposure particularly hazardous. The afternoon will bring some slight improvement with wind chills dropping to minus 18, though conditions will remain well below freezing.
Overnight temperatures will plummet even further, with Environment Canada predicting a low of minus 19 degrees Celsius. The evening will bring wind chills of minus 20, worsening to minus 25 overnight as the cold intensifies.
Limited Weather Relief in Forecast
Despite the appearance of some sunshine during daylight hours, the bone-chilling cold will persist throughout the weekend. The combination of low temperatures and significant wind chill creates dangerous conditions for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation and advises residents to take appropriate precautions against frostbite and hypothermia. The agency recommends limiting outdoor exposure, dressing in multiple layers, and covering all exposed skin when venturing outside.
This weather pattern represents a continuation of the extreme cold that has gripped Montreal in recent days, with temperatures remaining well below seasonal averages. The forecast suggests that while some visual relief may come from occasional sunshine, the actual temperature experience will remain dangerously cold throughout the entire period.
