After the snowstorm at Christmas, it’s the rain that will be there for the transition to the year 2023.
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Some regions of Quebec could also experience freezing rain, since rain showers and snow showers are forecast for the same day.
Intermittent showers and temperatures up to a high of 6 degrees Celsius are expected in the greater Montreal area on December 31, according to Environment Canada.
January 1 is expected to be cloudy, with a 60 percent chance of showers. A maximum of 4 degrees Celsius is also expected.
Intermittent rain is also expected in the Quebec region with a maximum of 5 degrees Celsius on December 31.
For New Year’s Day, intermittent rain or snow will fall in the area with temperatures of up to 2 degrees Celsius.
Rain is expected in the Saguenay area on December 31. Temperatures predicted by Environment Canada are expected to reach a maximum of 5 degrees Celsius.
Rain showers or flurries could fall overnight or during the day on Sunday. A high of minus 1 degree Celsius is expected.
Bas-Saint-Laurent should also receive intermittent rain on Saturday, with a maximum of 4 degrees Celsius.
For New Year’s Day, clouds will be present with a 60 percent chance of flurries. The maximum temperature should be one degree Celsius.
The Outaouais will receive intermittent rain on December 31 and will have a 60 per cent chance of showers on January 1.