Brutal winter storm causing chaos at Montreal Airport with dozens of cancelled flights
The storm is just getting started. ❄️
Montreal-Trudeau Airport is advising travellers to check their flight status.
If you were hoping to trade Montreal's freezing temps for warmer weather, bad news — dozens of flights have already been cancelled at Montreal-Trudeau Airport due to a winter storm sweeping across southern Quebec.
According to Environment Canada, over 10 cm of snow has already fallen on Montreal by 8 a.m. on Thursday, and up to 25 cm more are expected by the end of the day. The ongoing storm, the biggest of the season so far, has made travel messy on the ground and in the air, with flight schedules at Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) taking a serious hit.
More than 30 flights have already been delayed or cancelled, affecting trips to major destinations like Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Boston, and New York.
As a result, Montreal-Trudeau Airport is advising travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to use public transit if possible to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
Airlines such as Air Canada, Air Transat, and Sunwing have all reported significant disruptions, with some offering rebooking options for affected passengers. But heads up—modifying your reservation could still come with extra fees, depending on the airline's policy.
For example, Air Canada is offering customers impacted by weather-related flight cancellations occurring between February 12 – February 13, 2025, the chance to modify their booking or claim a future travel credit.
In any case, it's best to check with support services to see what options are available to travellers whose flights are cancelled or postponed.
People can find up-to-date info on the status of departing flights by visiting admtl.com's departures.
As for the storm, Montreal could see a total of 40 cm of snow by Thursday evening. The snow should taper off by Friday, leaving behind cloudy skies and gusts of blowing snow.
More of the white stuff could hit the ground this weekend, though, with The Weather Network predicting 10 to 20 cm on Sunday.
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