Heavy snow blanketing Montreal, likely to snarl Monday commute
The heaviest snow of the year is underway in Montreal as the city faces double-digit snowfall totals by the Monday morning commute
Southern Quebec started December doing its best winter wonderland impression as a formidable snowfall event rolled into the region.
Monday morning’s commute will cause some headaches for folks who have to head out into the snow to begin the workweek. Most of the Montreal area is on track to pick up 20-30 cm of snow by the time the storm wraps up on Monday.
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A low-pressure system tracking across New England tapped into a bounty of Gulf moisture as its northern fringes spilled over the border to end the weekend.
Plenty of cold air in place at the surface allowed snow to begin across southern Quebec during the day Sunday. We’ll see the wintry precipitation pick up in both coverage and intensity heading into the overnight hours.
Snowfall rates of 2-3 cm per hour are likely across Metro Montreal, which will do their part to significantly beef up accumulations by sunrise.
A large swath of southern Quebec will shovel away 15-30 cm of snow on Monday, with the heaviest accumulations likely falling around and north of Montreal.
Totals will vary widely across Monteregie where hilly terrain and marginal temperatures affect precipitation type. General totals of 15-20 cm are in the forecast for the Eastern Townships, as well as communities up the St. Lawrence toward Trois-Rivieres.
We’ll see snow wind down through the morning hours Monday as the low-pressure system pulls east toward the Maritimes.
This will be a sticky, wet snow that clings to trees and power lines, increasing the potential for power outages in areas that see the greatest accumulations. It’ll also make it difficult to shovel, so keep your cardio health and muscles in mind before heading out to clear off sidewalks and driveways.
The wet snow could also lead to airport delays and possible cancellations as crews will have to work to clear the sticky snow off aircraft for a safe departure.
Plan ahead for potential travel issues on the road Sunday and through Monday, and stay up-to-date with the potential for delays and cancellations throughout the region.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on this snowfall in Quebec.