Photos: Blizzard conditions across Quebec prompt flight delays, travel concerns
A Colorado low tapped into ample Gulf moisture as it trekked east of the Great Lakes and towards southern and eastern portions of Quebec. Prime, heavy snowfall fell through much of the morning on Sunday, before really ramping up in intensity during the afternoon. Parts of the Eastern Townships could see snowfall rates of 2-4 cm/h lasting through the evening hours.
Driving conditions are severely impacted as well. Near whiteout conditions have been reported across southern Quebec, creating hazardous driving and slowdowns. As the snow continues throughout the day on Sunday, conditions will continue to worsen, so do not travel unless you have to.
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Flight delays and cancellations have impacted Montreal as well. over 140 flights have been cancelled on Sunday, with delays likely to continue throughout the duration of the storm.
As of 1 p.m., over 16 cm of snow was reported to have accumulated in Montreal, with more to follow as snowfall rates reach 5cm/hr as the storm progresses.
The majority of the snow will end overnight Sunday, with some flurries continuing into Monday. Conditions will remain blustery after the storm—beware blowing snow and low visibility, especially in open areas, even after the snow tapers off Sunday night.
See images from the storm below:
Current visuals from #Montréal, #Québec, #Canada. expecting up to 40cm of snow. Stay warm and stay safe! 🇨🇦@WeatherMonitors pic.twitter.com/wBtM5FOE66
— sustainme.in®️ (@sustainme_in) February 16, 2025
Guys... I think it's snowing.Went out for a walk, and in some places there's snow up to my knees where there wasn't any yesterday.Welcome to Québec. 😅🌨️❄️ pic.twitter.com/BvXXdPVfwZ
— Moxyris (@Moxyris) February 16, 2025
Second snow storm in four days. Mon pays c'est l'hiver. #Montreal #photos #photography #Quebec #Canada @meteomedia @weathernetwork #snow #neige #snowstorm @Monmontreal @Montreal pic.twitter.com/TILwvCOWBT
— Daniel Béland (@danielbeland) February 16, 2025
Second winter storm with blizzard in Montreal🇨🇦. Rapid accumulation of snow totalling 25 to 40 centimetres.@kfc, @kfc_canada, pic.twitter.com/hkzw9ch3MR
— Gopal Sengupta (@senguptacanada) February 16, 2025
Brutal snow storm in Montreal pic.twitter.com/Nm4eSiQpWx
— Kyle Matthews (@kylecmatthews) February 16, 2025
Fellow #Montreal #Canadian lets see your snow photos... our tempo tent is almost covering the doorway with this snow storm. #Canada #canadiansnow pic.twitter.com/gmpUwBy1dH
— I͢t͢s͢A͢i͢r͢p͢l͢a͢n͢e͢J͢a͢n͢e͢✈ (@ItsAirplaneJane) February 16, 2025
This snowstorm in Montreal right now is insane. Can't even see 20 feet in front of you. SHUT DOWN THE DAMN CITY LOL pic.twitter.com/lHG4cCGl29
— K e n n 🇨🇦 (@Kenn_Kaii) February 16, 2025
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