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It's Going To Be Snowy AF In Montreal Today, Bust Out The Sleds

Environment Canada is warning Montrealers — and folks living in surrounding areas — that today is going to be snowy AF. 

The snowfall warning is in effect on January 2 for Châteauguay - La Prairie, Laval, Longueuil - Varennes, and Montreal Island.

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Here's What You Need To Know About Quebec's New Holiday COVID-19 Measures

In a press conference on December 15, Premier François Legault introduced even tighter restrictions in Quebec to slow the spread of COVID-19 around the holidays. 

Most of the new measures will be in place from December 17 to January 11 — a period Legault referred to as a "holiday pause." 

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Montreal's First 'Significant' Snowfall Is Expected Sunday... Maybe Stay Inside

Environment Canada has released a weather alert for Metro Montreal and Laval, calling attention to a "significant snowfall" Sunday evening, beginning in late afternoon.

While we've already seen brief periods of light flurries this season, Sunday's snowfall is expected to result in five to 15 centimetres, or more, depending on where you live. 

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Here's What You Need To Know To Have A Safe Halloween In Quebec During The Pandemic

Halloween is only one day away, and the Quebec government has clarified that since trick-or-treating is primarily an outdoor activity, children and their parents are allowed to roam the streets in search of that sweet stuff we call candy — even though the month-long coronavirus lockdown was recently extended.

But what do Montrealers need to know about trick-or-treating in the middle of a pandemic?

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The STM Has Shut Down A Huge Stretch Of The Green Line Due To A Gas Leak

A gas leak has led the STM to shut down a busy stretch of the green line on Tuesday. Service is expected to resume at 2 p.m. between Angrignon and Berri-UQAM stations.

An STM spokesperson tells MTL Blog that the gas leak was caused by an issue related to a construction site outside the STM.

Emergency responders are currently on-site and evaluating the situation. 

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Quebec's New Fall Forecast Is Here & It's Predicting Warmer Temps Than We're Used To

If you've checked outside your window recently or went for a little stroll in the park, you're sure to have noticed that the leaves have begun changing colours in la belle province. While fall may not officially start until September 22, the cool air breezing through the streets seems to say otherwise. If you've been waiting to know what the fall weather in Quebec is going to be like this year, good news: The Weather Network released its forecast for the season on Monday, September 14.

So, this means you can start to plan your autumn weather attire and pumpkin-related activities accordingly.

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