Extreme cold and snow en route to Quebec; Warnings in effect
Digital Reporter
Sunday, February 1, 2015, 7:30 AM - Well it looks like the groundhog won't be seeing his shadow Monday morning, as a powerful low pressure system from Colorado will be bringing snow and strong winds to southern Quebec.
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In Montreal and surrounding areas, a blowing snow advisory is in effect, while the Eastern Townships are under a snowfall warning for 15-20 cm.
Snow will begin Monday morning and intensify through the afternoon. Visibility will be reduced to near-zero, thus complicating the morning and afternoon commute for many across the province.
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Extreme cold
The extreme weather doesn't end there for the province.
Northern parts of Quebec as well as areas around the St. Lawrence are under an extreme cold warning.
Wind chills are expected to feel colder than -45 Monday morning. Central and southern Quebec, meanwhile, will experience temperatures below -20 °C for three consecutive nights, with wind chills at times in the -40s.
After Wednesday, temperatures will begin to slowly rebound.
For current watches and warnings in your area, click here.
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