Active AlertsLaverlochère, QC

Orange Warning - Winter Storm

Issued at Mon 11:22 AM Mar. 16
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Winter storm to kick off the week.

What:
- Total snowfall amount of 20 to 40 centimetres expected
- Near-zero visibilities in heavy snow and blowing snow
- 5 to 10 millimetres of freezing rain in Abitibi-Témiscamingue until this evening.

When: until Tuesday morning

Additional information:
This afternoon and evening, a brief period of rain is expected before a return to snow, reducing the remaining accumulations on the ground.

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Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. 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


Allow extra time for travel.

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