El-Balad reports that the southern region of Quebec is bracing for significant snowfall. Environment Canada has issued a warning indicating that between 15 to 20 centimeters of snow is anticipated from Wednesday through Thursday.
Snowfall Forecast Details
The heaviest accumulation is expected in specific areas:
- Grand Montréal
- Outaouais Valley
- The Laurentians
In these regions, initial snowfall amounts from Wednesday night are expected to be between 1 to 2 centimeters. Following this, additional snowfall of 2 to 3 centimeters is predicted every three hours starting at 9 AM on Wednesday until Thursday.
Ongoing Weather Conditions
Peter Kimbell, a meteorologist from Environment Canada, mentioned that the snow will not fall heavily but will continue consistently throughout the forecast period. On Thursday, light snow will persist, accompanied by winds that could lead to blowing snow conditions.
Impact on Travel and Conditions
Due to the expected snowfall, road conditions may become challenging on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Additional Snowfall Predictions
Other regions are also likely to experience significant snowfall:
- Estrie and Trois-Rivières: anticipated accumulation of 10 to 15 centimeters
- Quebec City: expecting 10 centimeters of snow
Residents are advised to prepare for the upcoming winter weather as conditions may deteriorate quickly.
