Issue date: 2026-01-01T11:03+00:00
Winter storm expected to begin the new year.What: Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 centimetres, strong winds and blowing snow.When: This evening until Friday evening.Where: The Gaspé Peninsula and the eastern Lower St. Lawrence.Additional information:Another rapidly intensifying winter storm will gradually affect the Gaspé Peninsula beginning this afternoon. It will be accompanied by strong winds and blowing snow, which will significantly reduce visibilities.###Travel will likely be challenging.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.