Quebecers should brace for a blast of winter as Environment Canada forecasts freezing rain for parts of the province.
The federal weather agency issued a special weather statement for western and southern regions of Quebec.
READ MORE: Malahat Highway closed, state of local emergency in Cowichan Valley amid Vancouver Island flooding
Get breaking National news
Wet icy rain is expected to fall Wednesday and Thursday as a warm front associated with a low pressure system from the Prairies moves across the province.
The weather mass is forecast to hover over a large territory, including Châteauguay, La Prairie, Laval, Longueuil, Varennes, and the island of Montréal.
- Spring snow coming as central Alberta farmers say fields in better shape than recent years
- ‘Hopefully the last of the snow,’ as Toronto prepares for another cold snap
- Nasty Easter weekend weather leads to chaos on roads in Calgary area
- Strong winds forecast for much of B.C. starting Monday: Environment Canada
The freezing precipitation may reach central Quebec overnight Wednesday.
READ MORE: Fog, snow, strong winds expected to dominate Alberta Monday night to Tuesday
Environment Canada said drivers and the public should beware as surfaces, such as roads, walkways and parking lots, may become icy, slippery and dangerous.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.