Warm, smoggy and rainy weekend forecast for Montreal

Montrealers can expect a mix of warmth and showers this weekend, as daytime highs in the mid-twenties continue.

A low of 17 degrees Celcius Friday night could move to a high of 26 degrees on Saturday.

Smoggy skies in the greater Montreal area are also expected to improve.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has a special weather statement in effect for the region. It notes poor air quality and reduced visibility, due to smoke from wildfires in the Prairies.

However, Montrealers could have sun and clouds by Saturday afternoon.

For Saturday night, a low of 14 degrees is expected ahead of more sun and clouds with a high of 25 degrees on Sunday.

Sunday could also bring showers. There is a 60 per cent chance that roughly 3 millimetres could hit the area.

Montrealers may want their rain gear ready for next week as well. There is also a 70 per cent chance that showers could start the week.