Active AlertsSaint-Prime, QC

Winter storm on tap

What: Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres followed by ice pellets and freezing rain.

When: Late this evening to overnight Friday night.

Where: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix and the Lower St. Lawrence

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

A second low pressure system will give significant snowfall amounts over these areas Sunday. This system may also bring 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.