November forecast calls for snow as early as next week across southern Quebec

Winter could arrive early in southern Quebec. The Old Farmer's Almanac (Canadian edition) predicts snow in the region as early as the first week of November, including Montreal, Quebec City, and the Ottawa area.

The Almanac uses a combination of climatology and meteorology, comparing solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current trends. It claims its forecasts are traditionally about 80 percent accurate.

For November 2026, the Almanac forecasts southern Quebec will be milder and drier than usual overall, with an average temperature of 3.5°C — about 2°C above normal — and precipitation of 60 mm, which is 20 mm below average. The first week brings rain and snow showers with chilly temperatures. November 6–10 is expected to be sunny and warm. Periods of snow and rain are forecast for November 11–16, with mild temperatures. The second half of the month will see a mix of sunny days and precipitation, warming toward the end.

For the broader winter season, the Almanac predicts temperatures above normal in southern Quebec, with the coldest periods occurring in early to mid-January and mid- to late February. Snowfall is expected near to slightly above normal, with the snowiest periods predicted for mid- to late December, mid- and late January, mid- and late February, and early and mid-March. Winter tires become mandatory in Quebec starting December 1, 2026.