Blizzard Warning in Quebec – Chaos on the Roads and Acts of Kindness
Wow, what a storm! If you’re in Quebec right now, you already know—the past 24 hours have been nothing short of a winter onslaught. Environnement Canada had warned us about a major blizzard, and it hit hard, leaving behind mountains of snow, dangerous roads, and unexpected school closures. In some areas, we’re talking over 40 centimeters of snow in less than 12 hours !
Montreal was one of the hardest-hit places, with blizzard conditions reducing visibility to nearly zero . The gusting winds, clocking in at 60 to 90 km/h , whipped up the snow, making travel nearly impossible. Roads were shut down, cars got buried, and some people found themselves stuck with no way out.
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But in the midst of all this chaos, there’s been some heartwarming stuff happening. Take Louis and Félix, two kids from Lachine. With schools closed, they could’ve just stayed home playing video games, but instead, they grabbed their ski goggles and helped an elderly neighbor dig out his car . "Without them, I don’t know how I would have gotten my car out," said the grateful Mr. Ramsay. And they weren’t alone—across social media, young people were offering to shovel driveways and clear cars for their neighbors. It’s those little acts of kindness that make all the difference in a storm like this.
Meanwhile, Montreal is facing a huge cleanup operation. Snow removal crews are saying it could take at least eight days to clear everything up. That means traffic delays, parking headaches, and more patience required from everyone. If you’re heading out, public transportation is the way to go.
And speaking of closures, the school situation is all over the place. Many primary and secondary schools across Montreal, Laval, Estrie, and Lanaudière shut their doors, but some universities remained open—though McGill, for example, switched some classes to remote learning. The Université de Montréal and UQAM , on the other hand, decided to keep things running as usual, just advising students to be careful.
Now, if you’re in the eastern part of the province, buckle up because this storm isn’t done yet. The snow is still falling, and some regions could see up to 70 cm total by the time it’s over. Several major highways, including parts of the Autoroute 15 and Route 132 , are shut down due to whiteout conditions. Environnement Canada is warning that driving is extremely dangerous , and if you get stuck, you should stay in your car for safety.
So, if you don’t have to go anywhere—stay home, stay warm, and maybe help a neighbor if
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