Heavy Snowfall Set to Sweep Across Southern Québec
So, here’s what’s unfolding across southern Québec right now. A new round of snow is being anticipated, and the region has essentially been placed on alert as this winter system begins to take shape. Even though a light dusting of snow was received overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, it didn’t cause any major disruptions. Schools remained open, roads were mostly manageable, and early-morning visibility was still considered fairly good across most areas. But all signs point to a much more active situation moving in.
Transportation officials have already issued warnings for snow accumulation, stronger winds, and blowing snow expected later today. Early this morning, only western Québec—mainly the Outaouais region—was noticeably snow-covered, though visibility on most roads was rated acceptable. A few exceptions were reported, like on Route 323 in Montebello, where visibility was described as “zero,” making travel nearly impossible in that stretch. Highways around Montréal, including the 19, 20, and 40, were noted to be partially snow-covered but still offering good visibility for the time being.
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At Montréal-Trudeau Airport, the morning flights were unaffected, but a wave of cancellations is planned from around 1 p.m. onward, when the snowfall is expected to intensify. Forecasts indicate that snow will fall at a rate of about 2 to 3 centimeters every three hours through Thursday, with totals of 15 to 20 centimeters expected across the southern regions. Montréal, the Laurentians, the Outaouais, and areas nearby are expected to be among the most affected. Weather outlets are saying steady snow will begin around 9 a.m. in Gatineau, 11 a.m. in Montréal, and midday in Sherbrooke.
The most challenging period is expected during the late-day commute. This is when the heart of the system will pass through, bringing periods of heavy snow that could significantly reduce visibility. Roads and sidewalks may quickly become snow-covered, making travel slower and more hazardous. Although winds will not be the main driver of the difficulties in southern Québec, blowing snow is still expected to pick up—especially later in the day and into Thursday—as gusts of 40 to 50 km/h move in.
The snowfall will begin tapering off Thursday morning in the south, though it may linger longer in central and eastern Québec. Behind the system, colder air will filter in, keeping the snow light and easily whipped around by the wind. The heaviest accumulations are still projected for Montréal, the North Shore, the Laurentians, and the Outaouais, while Québec City should receive closer to ten centimeters. Some uncertainty remains for areas like the Richelieu Valley, where slightly warmer temperatures might introduce a bit of mixed precipitation.
Overall, it’s shaping up to be a classic early-season snow event—steady, widespread, and likely to make travel tricky during the busiest hours of the day. Stay safe and take it slow out there.
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