Quebec - Canada   2026-03-16   Monday   49.78N, -74.85W

Chapais

Quebec - Canada
2026-03-16

orange warning - winter storm - in effect

Issue date: 2026-03-16T08:56+00:00

Winter storm to kick off the weekWhat :- Total snowfall amount of 20 to 40 centimetres expected- Near-zero visibilities in heavy snow and blowing snow- 5 to 10 millimetres of freezing rain in Abitibi-TémiscamingueWhen: until Tuesday morningAdditional information:The precipitation will gradually change to ice pellets and then to freezing rain this morning. This afternoon and evening, a brief period of rain is expected before a return to snow, reducing the remaining accumulations on the ground.###Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are 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.