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Winter Strikes Back: Snowfall Warnings Across Eastern Canada

Stay tuned as Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings for Ottawa, Montreal, and Elliot Lake with up to 30 cm of snow expected!

Winter seems to have returned with a vengeance across Eastern Canada as Environment Canada issues multiple snowfall warnings. Ottawa, Montreal, and Elliot Lake are bracing for heavy snowfall, with forecasts ranging from 15 to 30 centimetres. In Ottawa, the snowfall warning comes amidst the anticipation of the biggest snowstorm of the year, with up to 25 cm expected over the next two days. The Montreal area is also on high alert, with winter tires no longer mandatory and a sudden snowfall warning catching residents off guard. Elliot Lake is facing a mix of rain and snow, with a changeover to all snow predicted for Wednesday evening.

As winter tightens its grip on the region, residents and authorities are gearing up for the snowy onslaught. From Ottawa Valley to Renfrew, Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, and beyond, the snowfall warnings paint a picture of a winter landscape refusing to yield to spring. With peak snowfall rates of up to 4 cm per hour, the next few days will be crucial for Eastern Canadians as they navigate the challenges posed by the unexpected return of winter.

Despite the late snowfall warnings, these regions are no strangers to winter's grasp. Ottawa has faced its fair share of snowstorms, with this upcoming one poised to be the largest of the year so far. Montreal's fluctuating weather patterns continue to keep residents on their toes, from snow to rain and back. Elliot Lake, known for its scenic landscapes, now finds itself in the midst of a weather rollercoaster, with rain turning to snow in a winter twist no one saw coming.

As the snowfall warnings persist, one thing remains certain - in Eastern Canada, winter always has the last word. Stay tuned for updates on the evolving snowfall situation and brace yourselves for the upcoming winter wonderland.