Heavy, disruptive snows spreading into Quebec for Monday
Quebec will bear the brunt of a dynamic storm brewing south of the border, with conditions going downhill late Sunday and disruptive weather continuing into the day Monday.
Precipitation that started as rain on Sunday will change over in a hurry as cold air wraps around the storm overnight. Some areas will see hefty accumulations by the end of Monday. The heavy, wet snow will bring the threat for power outages to the hardest-hit areas.
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Brewing storm threatens Quebec with rain, heavy snows
Mild air that moved into Quebec on Sunday allowed the first batch of precipitation to start as rain across the province.
A developing storm south of the border will gradually push into the region overnight Sunday into Monday, bringing heavy precipitation and wrapping cold air into the region from the northwest.
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We’ll see rain transition over to snow for downtown Montreal by late Sunday night.
Snow will continue through the morning commute here before tapering off from west to east by Monday afternoon, so plan ahead for slick roads and slow going if you have to travel on Monday morning. Totals of 5-10 cm are possible around Metro Montreal, with higher amounts possible east into Monteregie.
The heaviest swath of snow will follow the heart of the storm as it tracks through eastern Quebec and the Maritimes.
Snow will continue here through much of the day Monday before tapering off by the evening. We’ll see widespread totals of 20-30 cm throughout the Eastern Townships, southern portions of the Gaspé, and up toward Saguenay.
Folks around Quebec City will see snowfall totals vary greatly depending on elevation. The capital city itself stands to receive as little as 5-10 cm from this storm at sea level, with much more expected to fall across the local ski resorts. Totals of up to 30 cm are possible in the mountains.
Anyone planning to travel through Quebec on Monday—especially during the morning commute—should plan for rapidly changing conditions as temperatures fall and rain gives way to snow. Slick roads and delays are likely as the wet snow piles up through the day.
The weight of the wet snow on tree limbs and power lines will lead to a risk for power outages in areas that see the deepest accumulations. Keep your devices charged and prepare in advance in case the lights go out.
Stay with The Weather Network for the latest on your forecast across Quebec.
