Active AlertsQuébec area

A potentially critical freezing rain event is expected.

What: Total freezing rain amounts of 20 to 30 millimetres. The episode could paralyze some services.

When: Wednesday to Thursday morning.

Additional information:

As the cold weather will persist over the next few days, which may complicate and delay the full return to normal services.

There will likely be transportation delays and cancellations.

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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Prolonged, widespread utility outages are likely. Property, including some buildings and large stands of trees, will likely be destroyed due to the weight of ice.

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.

All travel should be avoided.