Winter weather advisories have been extended into eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, and upstate New York, with snow expected to begin late this afternoon in Montreal. Forecasters are predicting 5 to 10 cm of snow, creating challenging conditions for tonight’s commute across southern Quebec, including heavy snow, reduced visibility, and plummeting temperatures. This is part of a particularly active weather week for Montreal, with multiple chances for accumulating snow and potentially freezing rain.
Snow is expected to impact road conditions throughout the region, including the evening commute, as snow-covered roads and poor visibility become a concern. Temperatures are also expected to drop throughout the evening, possibly leading to icy roads, particularly in eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, and northern New York.
The region experienced frigid temperatures on Sunday, with Montreal hitting lows of -22C. However, temperatures are expected to rise slightly through the night into Monday, thanks to a warm front moving through. Monday’s highs may hover around freezing, and light snow is expected late Sunday night with less than 5 cm expected. Later Monday, a cold front will move in, intensifying the snow and winds, with 5 to 15 cm of snow expected in southern Quebec by early Tuesday morning.
Arctic high pressure will dominate Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing breezy but dry conditions. A stronger low-pressure system is forecasted to impact the St. Lawrence Valley on Thursday, bringing mixed precipitation and an additional 5 to 10 cm of snow. A potential storm next weekend may also affect the region, though the forecast track remains uncertain.
For now, winter looks set to continue across Montreal and beyond for the foreseeable future.
Source: Swifteradio.com
