The start of the holidays in the snow for the Estriens

The winter holidays begin on Monday for many Estriens and unlike last year, the snow is there.

Winter and outdoor sports enthusiasts will also be happy to learn that a snowfall is expected overnight from Monday to Tuesday.

Accumulations of 10 to 15 centimeters of snow are expected to fall in the region, according to Environment Canada. These conditions could disrupt travel, particularly at the start of the holiday season.warns the federal agency.

At the André-Nadeau outdoor base in Sherbrooke, we are already seeing more traffic than last year.

Since the start of the weekend, we have had around a hundred people per day. That's a lot of people, whereas normally it takes longer for it to start. The people are there, we like itsupports the supervisor at the André-Nadeau outdoor base, Arnaud Roy.

I don't remember the last time I saw a white Christmas in Estriehe mentions.

The André-Nadeau outdoor base has also developed a range of activities in case of bad weather gris or rain. Among other things, she set up a disc golf basket.

The cross-country ski trails will be marked on Tuesday and the equipment rental service will begin on December 26said the municipal park on its Facebook page.

Visitors at the rendezvous

Visitors flock to the André-Nadeau outdoor center and Mont-Bellevue to enjoy winter activities. For many, snow is welcome at the start of the holiday season.

We enjoy the snow, we enjoy it with the children and the family. It's really nice to be able to enjoy the good weather and fresh air. It's important to recharge your batteriesassures Ève-Emmanuelle Brochu, a mother met at the outdoor base.

It's cold, we're fine, but you have to be well dressedassures young Emy Baillargeon.

At Mont-Bellevue, ski lessons have started again. The station located in Sherbrooke receives between 70,000 and 100,000 visitors per season.

I like riding the chairlifts and skiing afterwardssays Anaïs Loubier, met at the foot of the slopes of Mont-Bellevue.

I hope things go well and there will be plenty more snowconcludes Tommy Houde, between two snowboard descents.