Montreal temperatures expected to reach double-digits this week

Montrealers thinking of building a snowman better do it fast, as temperatures are expected to reach double digits this week.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is calling for temperatures to pop above 0 degrees Celsius on Monday and the mercury will remain above freezing for the entire week.

On Thursday, temperatures are forecast to hit 12 C, three days before the spring equinox. 

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  People take advantage of a warm spring day in Lafontaine Park in Montreal, on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson