Snow and Blowing Snow to Hit Eastern Quebec

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Snow and Blowing Snow to Hit Eastern Quebec

Eastern Quebec is bracing for significant snowfall and strong winds, as outlined in a warning issued by Environment Canada. Snow and blowing snow are expected to impact several regions, particularly near the St. Lawrence River.

Weather Forecast for Eastern Quebec

On Sunday morning, updates confirmed that after southern Quebec experienced snowfall overnight, similar conditions would extend eastward throughout the day. Total accumulations are projected to reach approximately 15 centimeters in areas near Trois-Rivières and Quebec City.

Snow Accumulation and Wind Forecast

Bas-Saint-Laurent: Expected snow accumulation of 15 to 25 centimeters.
Wind Gusts: Possible gusts reaching 60 to 70 kilometers per hour.
Winter Storm Warning: In effect from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon for regions including Rimouski and Gaspé.

Travel conditions are expected to be challenging, with reduced visibility at times. Snow-covered roads were reported in several areas of eastern Quebec as early as 7 a.m. Sunday.

Impact on Power Supply

Hydro-Québec reported minimal power outages during the early hours, with 1,547 customers affected in Centre-du-Québec and an additional 2,122 impacted in Haut-Richelieu.

Nighttime Weather Conditions

Heavy snowfall during the night from Saturday to Sunday was anticipated to cause accumulations of up to 20 centimeters across multiple regions. Environment Canada had issued a snowfall warning on Saturday, predicting 3 to 4 centimeters during the nighttime hours.

Temperature Changes Ahead

Meteorologist Dominic Martel indicated that a shift to a mix of rain and snow would occur in the morning. A slight rise in temperatures is expected, reaching around 2°C in Greater Montreal, leading to some melting of the accumulated snow.

However, temperatures will drop again in the following days, ending the mild spell observed late last week. Martel noted that conditions would return closer to seasonal averages early next week, although a brief warming trend is predicted for Tuesday.