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Flood watch: Rainfall warning in Southern Quebec today

Up to 80 millimetres of rain is expected today, but there are still plenty of fun things to do in Montreal on a rainy day in December.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
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Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected, and today is going to be a doozy.

According to Environment Canada, Montreal should expect up to 80 millimetres of rainfall today.

The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall, which means localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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And with the mild temperatures causing the snow to melt, we should expect the runoff to raise the water level of some rivers. 

Montrealers should keep an eye out for fog patches that may accompany the rain.

What to do in Montreal when it's raining?

With all the amazing things to do underground in Montreal, from a trip to the Eaton Centre for a free yoga class or a holiday shopping session at the new Nike flagship store—to checking out the mouth watering new holiday menu at Time Out Market Montréal and new wine bar—it’s easy to stay dry and do all the things without even stepping foot outside.

Holiday menu
Photograph: Time Out Market Montréal

Walk inside from the Barbie exhibition, one of the best free things to do in the city with kids, to Hiatus—Montreal’s sexiest new rooftop restaurant with the most epic views in town—or the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth where afternoon tea and Montreal’s Barbie Dream Suite await.

The Montreal Eaton Centre
Stéphan PoulinThe Montreal Eaton Centre

Did we also mention all the incredible restaurants, excellent bars and stellar coffee shops?

Hiatus
Photograph: Hiatus

These things to do and more are why downtown Montreal is ranked one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world.

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