Weather – Extreme cold, snow and blizzard for the province

Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for several regions. Temperatures will be colder and some areas could receive up to 20 cm of snow.

Heavy snow and blowing snow possible for Estrie and Beauce, particularly in mountainous terrain near the American border.

Quoi :
10 to 20 centimeters of snow, moderate winds and blowing snow.

When :
From Sunday evening to Monday morning.

Additional information:
A weather system will move up the American east coast and could bring significant amounts of snow and blowing snow to places. The heaviest snow accumulations are expected to occur in mountainous terrain near the US border. Travel could be difficult.

Weather forecasts for the next few days for the Quebec region.

Today
Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this afternoon. Accumulation of 10 cm in the northern sector. Maximum zero.

Tonight and tonight
Snow at times mixed with rain ending overnight. Clearance afterwards. Snow accumulation of 2 cm except 5 cm in the northern sector. Winds becoming west 20 km/h after midnight. Low minus 5. Wind chill minus 9 overnight.

Sunday January 19
Generally sunny. Cloudiness in the afternoon. West winds 20 km/h. Temperatures dropping to minus 10 in the afternoon. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning and minus 17 in the afternoon. UV index of 1 or low.
Night Snow. Low minus 15.

Monday January 20: Intermittent snow. High minus 16. Night Clear. Low minus 28.

Tuesday January 21: Sunny. High minus 19. Night Clear. Low minus 29.

Winter storm possible for Gaspésie and the North Shore

Quoi :
Snow, strong winds and blowing snow.

When :
From Sunday night to Monday until the end of the day Monday.

Additional information:
A weather system will move up the American east coast and could bring more than 15 centimeters of snow, strong winds and widespread blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.

EXTREME COLD WARNING

Episode of several days of extreme cold for the regions to the west and north of the province, among others, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Chibougameau, Mistassini, etc.

Quoi :
Wind chill between -38 and -42.

When :
From Saturday evening until Wednesday.

Additional information:
An arctic air mass with light to moderate winds will move into western Quebec starting on Saturday while spreading eastward over the following days. Maximum temperatures will remain below -20 degrees Celsius while night temperatures will be below -30 degrees Celsius until Wednesday.

Source: Environment Canada