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weather warning quebec

Montreal received its fair share of snowfall this past weekend but it isn't over yet. Despite Eastern Canada receiving a rather mild start to the winter, it appears as if the weather forecast is now catching up to the colder season.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Greater Montreal Area (Island of Montreal, Laval, Châteaguay and Longueuil) warning of additional snowfall starting late in the day on Tuesday, January 9.

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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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Buckle up Montreal 'cause winter is not playing around, like...at all. Environment Canada has issued several weather alerts for Montreal due to an incoming snow squall and smog.

The federal weather department issued the alerts at 10:20 p.m. January 31, and are notifying Montrealers of a "high concentration of pollutants," which "will result in poor air quality, especially in urban areas where pollutant emissions are higher."

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Winter is officially in full force as Quebec braces for a whirlwind of winter weather conditions. Montreal is presently under a snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada (EC). The federal weather department states that snowfall amounts could total anywhere from 15 to 25 centimetres on the Island of Montreal. However, the wintry chaos doesn't end there.

EC has issued a number of weather warnings for various regions across the province. A winter storm warning is currently in effect for Amqui, Anticosti, Baie-Comeau, Beauce, Blanc-Sablon, Charlevoix, Chevery, Drummondville, Les Escoumins, and Mauricie, to name a few.

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Montreal is expected to get its first major snowfall on November 16. The rest of the province is set to be just as snow-filled, if not more. Environment Canada has issued a series of weather warnings for several regions.

Between 10 and 25 centimetres could fall in some parts of central and southeastern Quebec, according to the federal weather agency.

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While winter doesn't officially begin until next month, it seems as if Mother Nature is giving us all a preview of the conditions to expect come December. Environment Canada has issued a series of weather warnings for various regions across Quebec, including a winter storm and freezing rain warning.

It was recently announced that the province of Quebec could see up to 50 centimetres of snow from Saturday to Monday, November 14 — and there are some regions across Quebec that will see snow the mosl.

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While Montreal is likely to receive its first snowfall next week, it appears as if other areas of Quebec will be hit with icy conditions much sooner. Snow and freezing rain warnings have come into effect on November 10 for some areas of northwestern Quebec.

"An extended period of freezing rain is expected beginning this evening through Friday evening," Environment Canada said. Abitibi, Lac-Saint-Jean and the Gouin Reservoir will be notably affected by the imminent weather conditions — causing 15 to 25 millimetres of ice pellets to hit these areas.

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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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