Heads up, Montreal: A snowfall advisory means today's commute could be a nightmare
"Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays."
Environment Canada has issued weather advisories for several areas in southern Quebec, including Greater Montreal.
Get your shovel out, Montreal. Quebec's February forecast promised a lot more snow than last month. And it seems to be coming right on schedule.
As a winter storm passes through the region, Environment Canada has issued weather advisories for several areas in southern Quebec, including Greater Montreal.
Starting around midday on February 6 and lasting into the evening, 5 to 15 cm of snow is expected to hit parts of Montreal, Outaouais, Laurentians, Estrie, Lanaudière, and other parts of the province.
Fast accumulations of 5 to 10 cm— or more in some spots — could lead to reduced visibility and tricky road conditions. The snow will come down hardest during lunch and early afternoon, making the evening commute a potential headache. Environment Canada warns that it's essential to adjust your driving to changing conditions:
"Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance."
To top it off, strong wind gusts may stir up some blowing snow, adding even more chaos to the mix. Basically, if you can avoid hitting the roads later today, it's a great excuse to stay cozy inside.
Days like this could become more common as the month rolls along. According to meteorologist Réjean Ouimet, a mass of Arctic air over western Quebec is about to clash with a wave of warmer air — creating the perfect recipe for some wild weather throughout the province.
"So far, the misalignment of air masses has kept major storms away, but that's about to change," Ouimet wrote in a MétéoMédia report on January 30.
Looking ahead, the Farmers' Almanac is calling for a chillier-than-average spring across much of southern Quebec, with plenty of rain in April — and even a few surprise snowfalls late in the season. But no need to panic as those flurries should quickly give way to rain as the temperatures climb.
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