While we’re nearly done clearing out from the storm of the century, Montreal is in for more messy weather this weekend, with Environment Canada issuing an advisory ahead of a snowstorm expected to hit the city on Saturday.
Meteorologists warn that Saturday could see more than 10 cm of the white stuff fall in a 24-hour span, especially in areas north of the St. Lawrence River. The heaviest snowfall is expected Saturday morning, bringing poor visibility and difficult travel conditions. Drivers should be prepared for sudden whiteouts and changing road conditions.
“Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow,” the advisory states. “Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions.”
Adding to the chaos, the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTQ) announced that both the Ville-Marie and Viger tunnels will be closed from Friday, February 28, at 11 p.m. until Monday, March 3, at 5 a.m.
While 10 cm pales in comparison to the 70+ we were recently handed, the real issue could be blowing snow in the afternoon, as winds shift west and pick up to 50 km/h. Temperatures will briefly rise to 1 C before dropping to -5 C later in the day, with a wind chill near -16 C.
The storm will clear out Saturday night, but the deep freeze is sticking around. Sunday will be sunny but cold, with a high of -12 C and a nighttime low of -19C.
Looking ahead, Monday will bring more sunshine with a high of -6 C, but another round of snow is expected overnight. Temperatures will slowly climb through the week, with a mix of rain and snow by Wednesday, when highs could reach 6 C.
With March just around the corner, those hoping for an early spring should tame their enthusiasm. Both Farmers’ Almanac and MétéoMédia predict that spring will be slow to arrive in southern Quebec, with winter conditions sticking around, plenty of rain, and even some late-season snow in the forecast.
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