Active AlertsLamy, QC

Winter storm on tap.

What: An accumulation of 15 to 25 centimetres of snow followed by ice pellets and freezing rain.

When: Late tonight to Friday night.

Where: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix and Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Additional information:
The precipitation will begin as snow and gradually change to ice pellets or freezing rain. An amount of 5 millimetres of freezing rain is possible. Moderate to strong winds will produce blowing snow locally, especially in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

A second low pressure system will give significant snowfall amounts over these areas on Sunday. This system may also produce a mixed bag of precipitation, which could include a period of freezing rain.

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

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.

Allow extra time for travel.