Forecasters are monitoring the progress of an Alberta clipper sliding into the Great Lakes from the west. This system will tap into enough moisture to produce widespread snowfall throughout southern Quebec as it tracks northeast.
Any doubt of having a white Christmas will be erased by Tuesday morning as the clipper moves in along the Ontario-Quebec border late Monday afternoon.
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A winter travel advisory is in effect across southern Quebec as the falling snow could reduce visibility on icy roadways. Expect impacts to the evening commute and keep an eye on highway conditions if you are planning to travel anywhere Monday night.
Southern Quebec forecast precipitation Monday night – Dec. 23, 2024
The snow will spread into the Greater Montreal Area by Monday evening and will continue overnight.
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Due to the cold temperatures, lighter, fluffier snow is expected to accumulate, with amounts of 10-20 cm forecast along the provincial border. 10-15 cm is forecast near Montreal, with amounts closer to 5 cm for Quebec City.
Southern Quebec forecast snow totals through Tuesday morning – Dec. 23, 2024
The clipper is expected to track south of the province, leading to an all-snow event just in time for the holidays. It will be a guaranteed white Christmas for all, including Gatineau, Montreal, and Quebec City!
As the system continues to move east into the Maritimes through Tuesday, we could see some snowfall lingering in the Eastern Townships on Tuesday evening.
An area of high-pressure will immediately move into the province behind the clipper on Tuesday, bringing pleasant conditions across the province in time for Christmas Day.
Stay with The Weather Network for more forecast information and updates on your weather across Quebec.
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