special weather statement in effect
Issue date: 2026-01-01T02:05+00:00
Snowfall expected on FridayWhat: nearly 15 centimetres of snow expectedWhen: Thursday night to Friday evening.Where: North Shore, from Havre-Saint-Pierre to Chevery.Additional information:The snow will be accompanied by moderate to strong winds and blowing snow locally, reducing visibilities. Travel will likely be difficult.###Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm.For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
yellow watch - snow squall - in effect
Issue date: 2025-12-31T16:36+00:00
Potentially difficult winter conditionsWhat:- Reduced or even nil visibilities in snow and blowing snow- Local snowfall accumulations of up to 15 centimetresWhen: Until late in the day.Where: Lower North Shore.Additional information:Heavy flurries accompanied by moderate to strong winds and blowing snow could develop today. These could occur repeatedly and lead to sudden whiteout conditions.###Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm.For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
