Quebec is currently experiencing severe weather conditions due to a cold front, resulting in strong winds that have caused extensive power outages across the province. As of 6:30 AM, over 120,000 Hydro-Québec customers were without electricity, a number that sharply increased early Tuesday morning.
Regions Affected by Power Outages
The regions most impacted by these outages include:
- Laurentides
- Lanaudière
- Montérégie
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Capitale-Nationale
- Centre-du-Québec
- Mauricie
- Outaouais
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Meteorological Conditions
A weather system began sweeping through the province on Monday evening and continued its northeast trajectory into Tuesday morning. The primary concern stems from wind gusts, which have prompted Environment Canada to issue a yellow weather warning for several areas, including:
- Estrie
- Quebec City region
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord
These wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour. Additionally, an ongoing winter storm warning is in effect for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, forecasting an additional 5 to 10 centimeters of snow by midday.
Temperature Drop
The passage of this system is accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures. In Montreal, where temperatures reached 14°C on Monday night, a plunge to -8°C is anticipated on Tuesday. With the wind chill, it could feel as cold as -16°C.
