Bad weather leads to slippery roads, some school closures in Montreal

MONTREAL – A freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada means heavy snowfall and slippery roads for the morning commute.

Flurries overnight will change to freezing rain around midday Tuesday with 5 millimetres expected to accumulate.

The Sûreté du Québec issued a warning to motorists to reduce speeds and stay alert at all times since road conditions will deteriorate throughout the day.

There will be an increased police presence on the roads to enforce safer driving.

The freezing rain warning is in effect for:

• Châteauguay – La Prairie area
• Laval area
• Longueuil – Varennes area
• Montreal island area

WATCH: Montreal’s weather forecast

Significant ice buildup is expected, with the northern part of the Saint-Lawrence Valley accumulating from 10 to 20 millimetres of freezing rain.

There are delays and cancellations at the airport, especially for flights to and from Toronto and the U.S. North East.

School closures

Due to the weather, the following schools are closed:

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board:

• Arundel Elementary School
• CDC Lachute
• Grenville Elementary School
• Joliette Elementary School
• Joliette High School
• Laurentia Elementary School
• Laurentian Elementary School
• Laurentian Regional High School
• Morin Heights Elementary School
• Mountainview High School
• Rawdon Elementary School
• Sainte-Adele Elementary School
• Sainte-Agathe Academy

Easter Townships School Board:
All schools, centres and daycare services are cancelled due to the weather conditions.

There are no closures announced for the Lester B. Pearson, Riverside, New Frontiers and English Montreal school boards.

To see if your school is closed, make sure to check the website.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falls to sub-zero temperatures, creating ice buildup and icy surfaces.

To stay up to date with with road conditions visit www.quebec511.info or call 511 anywhere in Quebec.