Snow Warning in Quebec: Up to 20 cm Expected by Thursday Evening
Quebec is bracing for significant snowfall, with Environment Canada issuing a snow warning affecting many regions until Thursday evening. Accumulations between 10 and 20 centimeters are expected, particularly when factoring in precipitation from Wednesday.
Regions Under Snow Warning
The warning encompasses nearly all Quebec regions, including:
- Outaouais
- Côte-Nord
- Montérégie
- Montréal
- Laval
- Laurentides
- Lanaudière
- La Mauricie
- Capitale-Nationale
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Centre-du-Québec
- Estrie
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Impact of Weather Conditions
On Thursday, strong winds are expected to create blowing snow, resulting in reduced visibility in certain areas. These conditions may lead to challenging travel situations, especially during peak hours.
Reports indicate that multiple vehicles went off the roads on Wednesday due to challenging travel conditions stemming from the snowfall. Tragically, an 86-year-old driver in Cap-Rouge, Quebec, lost their life in a vehicle collision involving two cars during this difficult weather.
Temperature and Wind Forecast
The wind chill will make Thursday’s afternoon temperatures feel as cold as -20 degrees Celsius. Gusts could reach up to 60 km/h in the metropolitan areas.
Snowfall is anticipated to cease by midnight, giving way to overcast skies.
