Thousands in Quebec Still Without Power as More Rain Looms
It has been a challenging couple of days for many Quebecers, as strong winds and heavy rain swept through the province, leaving widespread damage in their wake. Even by Friday afternoon, over 8,500 homes were still without electricity. The outages, triggered by Thursday’s storm system, left tens of thousands in the dark at one point, and crews with Hydro-Québec have been working around the clock to restore power.
To put the scale into perspective, the number of affected customers had peaked at about 71,000 on Thursday evening. By Friday morning, that figure had been reduced to just over 40,000, and later in the day it came down further to around 8,500. In Montreal alone, some 2,300 households remained without power by late Friday, while in the Montérégie region, over 2,100 homes were still waiting for service to be restored.
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The force of the storm was no small matter. Environment Canada recorded wind gusts reaching close to 70 kilometers an hour in certain areas. Along with the heavy rainfall, those winds caused trees to snap and branches to scatter across parks and streets. Lafontaine Park, for example, was left littered with broken trees, while sidewalks and bike paths were blocked in several neighborhoods.
Hydro-Québec issued a message assuring residents that every effort is being made to restore electricity as quickly as possible. Still, it’s clear the cleanup and recovery will take time, as crews deal not only with damaged lines but also with the challenges posed by fallen debris.
While people are still coping with the aftermath, attention is also turning toward the weekend forecast. Friday offered a brief reprieve, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 23 degrees, feeling closer to 26 with the humidity. However, Environment and Climate Change Canada has warned that Saturday may bring more unsettled weather. Cloudy skies are expected, along with a 60 percent chance of showers by the afternoon. Temperatures are predicted to dip, with a high of around 17 degrees.
Fortunately, Sunday looks brighter, with the forecast calling for clearing skies and a comfortable high of 20 degrees. The nighttime low will drop to about 11, which should make for a crisp evening. And beyond the weekend, early signs suggest the sunshine will carry into Monday and Tuesday, giving residents a much-needed break from the turbulent conditions.
For now, though, patience is being asked of those still without power. It has been a difficult stretch, but efforts continue across Quebec to bring life back to normal, one neighborhood at a time. The storm may have left its mark, but the resilience of communities and the work of utility crews are helping the province push forward.
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