Environment Canada issues special weather statement for Montreal
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Montreal and its surrounding areas.
“An intense low pressure system will affect the whole province Friday and Saturday,” states the alert. The weather agency is forecasted freezing rain and “strong wings” as we enter the weekend.
The weather statement said the combination of rain and mild temperatures may accelerate the melting of the snow cover.
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The warning, issued just after 4:30 am, is in effect for the following areas
- ChĆ¢teauguay ā La Prairie area
- Laval
- Longueuil ā Varennes area
- Montreal Island area
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery and travellers should prepare to adjust to changing driving conditions.
Environment Canada urges citizens to monitor weather alerts and updates and to be diligent on the roads.
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