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Flash freeze warning lifted for Greater Montreal area

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WATCH: It's like ground hog day. It gets cold then it gets warm. It floods then it freezes. And then you do it all over again. Global's Gloria Henriquez explains what the latest weather watch is in Montreal – Feb 5, 2019

It has been a rollercoaster week for weather — but at least Environment Canada has now lifted the warning of a flash freeze for the Greater Montreal area.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, causing rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze over.

READ MORE: Montreal road conditions deteriorate as southern Quebec hit with more winter weather

The public weather agency issued the warning on Tuesday after a wave of warmer weather melted a lot of the ice and snow in the city, causing a cocktail of ice and water, to submerge the streets and sidewalks.

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“Every winter — December through February — we have about five days with significant rainfall and temperatures above zero,” said Alexandre Parent, a spokesperson for Environment Canada.

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“So far, we have had 10 of these and there’s another one coming for Friday. So, we more than doubled the amounts of these types of events.”

WATCH BELOW: Wet winter weather wreaks havoc on Montreal roads

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Wet winter weather wreaks havoc on Montreal roads

Montrealers can still expect a chilly night after a warm day, however. It will feel like -22 overnight.

With the precarious weather conditions, Environment Canada has asked drivers to be careful on the roads.

READ MORE: Slushy mess greets Montreal commuters after onslaught of freezing rain, snow

— With files from Global’s Gloria Henriquez

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