Ice will cause delays, power outages in southern Quebec
Power outages and travel issues are expected as a wintry mix spreads over southern Quebec into the Monday morning commute
A major winter storm sweeping through Ontario will set its sights on southern Quebec heading into Sunday night and continuing into the day on Monday. Widespread warnings are in effect as the wintry precipitation pushes into the region.
Freezing rain will leave a crust of ice on exposed surfaces, trees, and power lines across Montreal and the Eastern Townships. Farther north, heavy snow is expected toward Quebec City.
Prepare for travel delays and likely power outages late Sunday through Monday. Be sure to stay up-to-date with the latest weather alerts, and check current highway conditions before heading out.
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Wintry precipitation arrives on Sunday
This major winter storm arriving in Quebec on Sunday night will persist through Monday and even linger into Tuesday for some areas.
A warm front tracking into southern Quebec on Sunday night will produce several hours of a wintry mix, with a risk for freezing rain throughout the Montreal area.
Ice accretions of 5-10 mm are in the forecast before Montreal and the Eastern Townships change over to rain early Monday afternoon.
Meanwhile, heavy snow in Quebec City will begin mixing with ice pellets as the storm wears on.
Travel impacts are likely Sunday night into the Monday morning commute with ice-covered roads across the region. The risk for power outages is growing for the Montreal area. Outages may be widespread if freezing rain lingers with gusty winds.
Precipitation in Montreal will change back over to periods of locally heavy snow with gusty winds as the low-pressure system departs the region.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest forecast conditions across Quebec.