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Environment Canada Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For Montreal

Winter is really amping up as a winter storm is set to hit Quebec with some regions expecting a whopping 40 centimetres of snow.

Despite being hit with our fair share of snow over the weekend, Montreal is now anticipating even more snowfall and the possibility of freezing rain. In fact, Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the Greater Montreal Area.

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Environment Canada Debuted A New Interactive Weather Alert Map & It's Much, Much Better

Environment Canada has quietly debuted a new weather alert map that displays active advisories, watches and warnings. Unlike the old map, a still, white image with provincial and regional boundaries in black, the new map is interactive, allowing users to zoom in on their area, identify individual towns, cities and major roadways, and click on colour-coded alerts to view important weather information.

The map is years in the making.

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Environment Canada Issued Snowfall & Freezing Rain Warnings For Several Regions Across Quebec

As Montreal continues to face cold and icy conditions, it appears as if several regions across Quebec are dealing with far more wintry weather. Environment Canada has issued snowfall and freezing rain warnings for nearly 20 areas in southern Quebec.

Amqui, Charlevoix, Gaspé, Lac-Saint-Jean, Montmagny, Rimouski, Saguenay, and many more regions are currently under a snowfall warning. EnviroCan indicates that snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected today and travel conditions could worsen.

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Environment Canada Issued A Snow Squall Warning For Montreal

Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for Montreal as the incoming cold front sweeps through the province. The alert was released at 8:00 p.m. on February 2 and is also currently in effect for the Laval area, Longueuil (Varennes area), and Châteauguay (La Prairie area).

Intense winds and blowing snow are expected throughout the Montreal Island area starting Friday night and visibilities will be significantly reduced due to the heavy snow, EnviroCan says.

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Environment Canada Issued An Extreme Cold Warning For Montreal & Wind Chill Of -42 Is Expected

Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for Montreal as an intense cold front sweeps across Quebec starting Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. The warning was issued at 5:30 a.m. on February 2, 2023, and is currently in effect for Montreal, Châteauguay, Longueuil and the Laval area.

EnvioCan warns of temperatures dropping dramatically over the span of a few hours along with a combination of moderately strong winds, which will only generate even more extreme wind chill values as of Friday morning.

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Environment Canada Issued A Weather Advisory For Montreal As Widespread Fog Is Expected

Montreal's final day of 2022 is looking pretty bleak as clouds of fog are expected to make an appearance across the 514.

On December 31 at 11:30 a.m., Environment Canada issued a weather advisory for Montreal stating that "widespread fog is expected." The fog advisory is currently in effect for the areas of Montreal Island, Châteauguay - La Prairie, Longueuil - Varennes and Laval.

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Environment Canada Issued A Weather Warning For Montreal As Winds Will Gust Up To 70 km/h

Happy holidays, Montreal! After 20 centimetres of snow last week, we're officially having a white Christmas — but it's going to be one heck of a windy one, too.

At 4:45 a.m. on December 25, Environment Canada issued a blowing snow advisory for the Montreal Island area, Longueuil (Varennes area), Laval and Châteauguay (La Prairie area), which is expected to cause poor visibility in snow and blowing snow in some locations.

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Environment Canada Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For Several Regions Across Quebec

Winter is seemingly in full force as Quebec is expected to be hit with significant snowfall starting Thursday evening. Environment Canada has officially issued a winter storm warning for over 20 regions across the province.

"Hazardous winter conditions are expected," Environment Canada said. "A major weather system will move into Quebec this evening. Significant snowfall amounts, very strong winds and blowing snow are expected."

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Environment Canada Issued A Weather Warning For Montreal — It Could Get VERY Wet & Cold

Although Quebec was hit with up to 20 centimetres of snow in the last week, it appears as if winter's rage is coming in full force as snowfall, strong winds and freezing rain are all expected across the province of Quebec beginning Thursday evening.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather warning for Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and Châteauguay as an "intense low pressure system will move over Western and Central Quebec beginning Thursday and affect these areas through Saturday."

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After Flooding Around Montreal, Parts of Quebec Are Under Storm Surge & Rainfall Warnings

Montreal received a large amount of rain over the last two days, causing flooding across many parts of the city, including Square-Victoria–OACI metro station. The storm may have come and gone over the 514, but seven regions across Quebec are still under a mix of weather warnings by Environment Canada, including rainfall, wind and storm surge alerts.

In the remote town of Fermont in the distant Côte-Nord region, the federal weather agency has issued both a rainfall and wind warning calling for 90 km/h gusts from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. "Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds" that could toss around loose objects and debris.

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17 Quebec Regions Are Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch With A Risk Of Tornadoes ​

The Quebec weather forecast isn't looking too great. If you were expecting hot and humid days for summer, think again because Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm alert for 17 areas across the province.

In addition to the severe rainfall and thunderstorms, Environment Canada has also indicated the possible risk of tornadoes forming, so here's everything you need to know.

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The Montreal Weather Forecast Warns Of Freezing Rain This Weekend

There's no better way to celebrate the weekend than with a lovely freezing rain warning! While spring weather is near, the city still has a bit more winter weather to deal with. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Montreal warning of freezing rain this weekend.

The freezing rain alert is mainly in effect for Sunday, however, it is expected to begin Saturday evening. According to Environment Canada, this all has to do with a low-pressure system coming in from Colorado.

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