Five systems in eight days target Quebec, plan travel accordingly
A relentless chain of events is unfolding over Quebec, marked by frequent, small snowfalls almost every day. Forecast, below.
Last Sunday's system caused its share of problems on many Quebec roads. Then there was Monday's system, which caused more than 100,000 power cuts across the province, with gusts sometimes exceeding 100 km/h. This same system also dropped up to 25 cm of snow, notably in the Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier.
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A series of weather systems
Another system is set to bring snow on Wednesday, followed by another on Friday, and yet another on Monday. This constant barrage of clippers will leave little opportunity for sunshine. Fortunately, these systems are coming from Western Canada and are relatively low in moisture. Additionally, as ice continues to cover more of the Great Lakes, they won't have the chance to gather moisture before entering Quebec.
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Snowfall amounts
Wednesday's snow could bring up to 10 cm in the Eastern Townships, primarily in mountainous areas. It's too early to predict the amounts expected from Friday's and Sunday's systems, but once again, the totals should be modest. There is currently no significant precipitation in the forecast.
Lack of sunshine
Sunlight hours will take a hit as this series of systems push across the province. Although we gain more than two minutes of daylight each day, we will experience very little of it between now and next Monday. Thursday (January 30) and Saturday (February 1) will be the only days with more than three hours of sunshine in the southern part of the province. We could approach eight hours of sunshine on Thursday, and if the trend continues, we may exceed nine hours on Saturday. This presents a rare opportunity to get some fresh air and a healthy dose of vitamin D.
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Editor’s note: This article has been translated from French to English for The Weather Network, originally published by MétéoMedia. Read the original article, here.