First snow of the season marks the unofficial end of summer
While one part of the country basks in record heat, another is dealing with snow.
Located in the far north of Quebec, the village of Salluit was the first in the province to receive snowfall this season.
This event marks the arrival of winter conditions in the northern region, while the rest of Quebec is still preparing for the season of changing colours.
Not unusual
This first dusting occurs at the usual time for the region: late August-early September. Last year, it also occurred on September 2nd, and in 2023 and 2022, the first snow fell towards the end of August.
More snow ahead
Snowfall is expected to continue at times over the next seven days in this area.
The reason: the passage of a system bringing thunderstorms and rain to southern Quebec, while lower temperatures in the north transform the precipitation into snow.
Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Dominic D. Matthews for MétéoMédia and has been translated from French to English for The Weather Network.