Powerful storm expected to bring freezing rain to Quebec

Mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain descends on Montreal

Get ready. Another powerful winter storm is expected to descend on Quebec to start the week.

Environment Canada says freezing rain will be significant in some areas, where a total of five to 10 millimetres will fall.

"Snow will intensify Monday afternoon and change to freezing rain over southern regions of the province on Monday night," the weather agency said.

The government agency has issued a weather warning about the freezing rain for: Montreal, the Eastern Townships, Lanaudière, the Laurentians and the Richelieu Valley.

Overall, the weather system will affect most of southwestern, central and eastern Quebec beginning Monday afternoon and continuing through Wednesday.

Environment Canada recommends postponing travel plans if possible.

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