Blowing snow advisory

Snowmaggedon Hits Quebec: Are You Ready to Snow-Dance?

Winter's wrath is back with a blowing snow advisory across Quebec and slick conditions warning in Ontario! Perfect time to perfect your snow-dance moves!

As the frigid winds whip through Quebec, Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory affecting vast regions, including the bustling city of Montreal. Wind gusts reaching up to 70 km/h are predicted to whip about the freshly fallen snow, leading to reduced visibility that could plummet to near-zero at times. Montreal, still reeling from back-to-back snowstorms that blanketed the city in a whopping 40 cm of snow, braces itself yet again. Residents are urged to stay safe during commutes, with city crews scrambling to clear snow and ensure sidewalks and roads are passable for those brave enough to venture out.

The weather alert comes on the heels of two massive storms hitting the area – the first dropped 34 cm of snow last Thursday, and just when Montrealers thought they were in the clear, another 38 cm on Sunday left the city buried in white. Schools across Quebec have shuttered their doors, and authorities are advising residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. With plows working overtime to clear the significant amounts of snow, some municipalities have had to switch gears and move directly into snow-loading operations, abandoning regular clearing routines as the snow mounts higher than ever.

But it's not just Montreal feeling the effects. Parts of Ontario are also grappling with weather advisories as high winds continue to whip snow across the landscape. Reports of travel advisories and severe snow squall warnings have surfaced for various regions, including Bruce, Oxford, and Perth counties. As communities across these areas feel the sting of winter, it’s wise to stay indoors, hunker down with a warm beverage, and maybe even have a snowball fight if conditions allow! It's vital to keep an eye on the advisories and heed warnings to avoid becoming a casualty of winter’s beauty.

As everyone keeps warm indoors, it’s worth noting that Canada’s love affair with snow is as creative as it is chilly! Canadians are known for building some of the largest and most elaborate snow sculptures in the world. Between the famous Ice Hotel in Quebec and local winter festivals showcasing ice castles, snow isn't just a bother here; it's a blank canvas for winter wonder! And let’s not forget one more fun fact: did you know that the largest recorded snowfall in a single storm occurred in Sherman, New York, back in 1997? They received over 77 inches (196 cm) of snow! So as we brace for this latest bout of snow, let’s remember to stay safe, stay warm, and maybe even find the joy in a good old snow-dance!