Active AlertsSept-Îles - Port-Cartier area

Orange Warning - Winter Storm

Issued at Wed 4:49 AM Mar. 11
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

What:
Total snowfall accumulations of 30 to 40 centimetres over a 24-hour period.
Strong winds reaching between 60 and 80 kilometres per hour.
Blowing snow conditions resulting in significantly reduced visibilities.

When: Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon.

Where: Manicouagan, Escoumins, Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles.

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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm.

Recommended Action


Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for disruptions to transportation, services and utilities.

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