Quebec and New Brunswick brace for another winter blast

Residents of eastern Quebec and central New Brunswick are bracing for another winter blast, as the weather system currently driving biting wind-chills across Saskatchewan and Manitoba and bringing heavy rain and freezing rain to southern Ontario brings heavy snow over then next 24 hours.

Environment Canada has issued a combination of snowfall and winter storm warnings across eastern Quebec, from Quebec City to Baie-Comeau, calling for 15-30 cm of snow by Wednesday morning, and possibly up to 40 cm of snow possible for some isolated areas. Strong winds accompanying the storm is expected to cause blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility and making driving on snow-clogged roads even more hazardous.

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The heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to move into New Brunswick on Wednesday morning. Snowfall warnings have been issued across the central part of the province, from Fredericton north to the Acadian Peninsula. Another 15-30 cm of snow is expected on top of what has already been dumped on them over the weekend, and there is potential for more blowing snow as well.

Regions in western New Brunswick and along the Gaspé Peninsula — between the warning areas — may not see the heaviest amounts of snow, but it is unlikely that they will be completely spared by the system.

Environment Canada weather warnings are available on their website (click here).

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