Get ready for a wild ride with snow, ice, and school bus cancellations in the Ottawa-Gatineau and Montreal areas. Find out the latest on the winter storm warnings and hazardous travel conditions! #WinterStorm #SnowAlert
A flurry of winter storm warnings has hit southern Quebec, with Environment Canada issuing alerts for areas like Ottawa-Gatineau, Montreal, and North Bay. The forecast? Snow, ice, and potentially hazardous travel conditions as nature prepares to unleash its wintery wrath. From heavy snowfalls to freezing rain and gusty winds, residents are bracing for a winter wonderland that's more chaotic than charming.
School buses are feeling the impact too, with cancellations in the North Bay and Kirkland Lake regions. As the storm intensifies, up to 30 centimetres of snow could blanket the affected areas, turning roadways into treacherous paths. The weather alert has been upgraded to a warning, signaling the seriousness of the approaching storm.
In Montreal, the situation is no less intense, with 15 cm of snow followed by freezing rain expected. Temperatures are set to rise suddenly, turning the wintry mix into rainy conditions. Hazardous travel conditions are predicted, making it a challenge for commuters and travelers.
As the winter storm sweeps through, communities are urged to stay safe, stay indoors if possible, and prepare for disruptions in daily routines. With winds gusting, visibility reduced, and icy roads, it's a time to hunker down and enjoy the snow from the warmth of home.
The bad weather that's been forecast for days is arriving in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, bringing snow, then ice. Rain and wind are in the mix in some places.
There could be up to 15 cm of snow, then freezing rain late Tuesday before temperatures rise abruptly, turning the precipitation into rain.
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning with the following weather hazard(s) for our region on Jan. 9. Snow associated with a major winter ...
A major winter storm is headed for Montreal and much of southern Quebec, bringing a mixture of snow, ice pellets and rain.
Poor visibility in areas of heavy snow and blowing snow is possible. A risk of freezing rain and ice pellets is forecasted, and hazardous travel conditions are ...
Poor visibility is also expected at times with winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services says school buses are ...
School buses are cancelled. According to Environment Canada, the storm could bring 15 to 30 cm of snow.
The first major snowstorm of the year is still tracking to begin in the northeast Tuesday afternoon and is expected to bring up to 30 centimetres of snow ...
According to Environment Canada officials Heavy snowfall and blowing snow associated with a winter storm are expected to begin today.
The Montreal-area could see about two centimetres of snow this afternoon with winds gusting 20 to 40 km/h. They are calling for a brief period of freezing rain ...