Next snowstorm takes aim at Quebec and threatens another 15-30 cm
A new system threatens more significant snowfall over southern Quebec this weekend. Another 15-30 cm could fall in areas already hit with this week's major snowstorm
Special weather statements already line much of Quebec for the next major storm system that threatens even more heavy snow late this weekend.
Similar to the last event that just brought some significant snow totals through Thursday, there is still some initial uncertainty in the track of this new storm, and where the heaviest swath of snow falls. Currently, there's a risk for 15-30 cm to fall by Monday.
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Quickly accumulating snow could make for difficult travel.
As always, have a plan in place, and be sure to keep up-to-date on your local weather alerts. Always check the highway conditions before heading out.
Quebec spared from the initial pre-system snow Saturday
A strong ridge of high pressure will act as a shield to keep a lot of the pre-system snow out of Quebec and focused over southern Ontario to start.
Some snow will likely creep into western parts of the province, and into the Montreal area at times, but accumulations and snow rates will be light.
Saturday will be a good day for residents to prepare for the next incoming round of heavy snow.
Heavy snow picks up in intensity Sunday
As the low strengthens south of the international border, heavy snow will spread across the St. Lawrence, Eastern Townships and central regions of the province on Sunday.
Snowfall rates of 2-4 cm/h are possible through parts of the Eastern Townships into the evening hours on Sunday.
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With the high uncertainty in the track of the system however, there is the potential for some ice pellets, or icy precipitation to mix in for extreme southern regions, which could limit overall snow totals.
The exact track of the low will determine where the heaviest snow totals will accumulate, but much of southern Quebec through the Eastern Townships can expect a widespread swath of 15-30 cm, with totals locally reaching up to 40 cm.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on your forecast across Quebec.