Active AlertsVal-David, QC

A potentially critical freezing rain situation is forecast.

What:
Total accumulations of 20 to 30 millimetres of freezing rain.
The event could last up to 24 hours and paralyze some services.

When: Wednesday to Thursday

Where: Greater Montreal, Montérégie, Outaouais, Laurentians, Lanaudière, Mauricie, Centre-du-Québec and the Quebec City region.

Additional information:
Conditions will remain cold in subsequent days, which may complicate and delay the full return to normal services.

There will likely be transportation delays and cancellations. Surfaces will become icy and increase the risk of falls and injuries. Prolonged power outages are likely. Ice accretion increases the risk of breaking tree branches.

Consider delaying or cancelling any non-essential travel.

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