After a week of intermittent freezing rain and rollercoaster temperatures, a large swath of southern Quebec is in for another blast of winter weather.
Environment Canada issued a wind warning on Friday for several regions, including Montreal, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, the Eastern Townships, the Laurentians and Quebec City.
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The blast of strong winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour is expected to last throughout the evening.
“Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage,” the weather agency said.
The warning was issued after southern Quebec was dealt a week of difficult road conditions, freezing rain and icy sidewalks. The messy cocktail forced school closures south of Montreal on Thursday.
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A series of potholes have also popped up in Montreal due to the erratic weather. It has forced the city to relaunch its road repair blitz after it had been put on hold for a few days during snowfall over the weekend.
While Montreal will be dealing with a blast of wind, it’s being largely spared from wintry weather expected in other regions.
A snow squall warning is in effect for Lanaudière, the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships and other areas.
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Environment Canada recommends residents put off non-essential travel, since road conditions could be dangerous due to changing weather conditions.
“Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably,” the weather agency said. “Changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common.”
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