Freezing rain warning remains in effect for Montreal

Jan 23 2018, 10:05 pm

A freezing rain warning remains in effect for Montreal.

“Freezing rain is expected to continue over parts of Southwestern Quebec today. An additional 10 millimetres of freezing precipitation is possible, particularly over the St. Lawrence River Valley and the Ottawa River Valley,” said Environment Canada in a statement.

The warning is in effect for:

  • Châteauguay – La Prairie area
  • Laval area
  • Longueuil – Varennes area
  • Montréal Island area

“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.”

Environment Canada Montreal

Environment Canada Montreal

The rain should clear up over the next few days as sun and cold temperatures are in the forecast for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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