Snow, but not for everyone
The amount of snow a region receives depends on its geographic location in relation to the St. Lawrence River. Very little snow fell in the south, while some areas north of the river were buried. The contrast is so great that almost 30 cm of snow separates the south coast from the north coast of Montreal. Estrie, in turn, only received one lead.
The Laurentians, Lanaudière, Mauricie and Abitibi won the jackpot: more than 34 cm accumulated near Saint-Colomban and more than thirty also for Val-d'Or and Charlevoix.
Less than four centimeters fell in Quebec, but precipitation will continue through the evening. The winds were particularly strong in the region. A gust of 80km/h was recorded in the capital, but the Palme d'Or goes to the town of Sherbrooke with a top speed of 83km/h.
It's not finished yet
Sunday won't be easy: the system is preparing for a hectic finale at the end of the stage. Conditions conducive to the formation of snow squalls will develop late this morning in a corridor along the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec.
These squalls make things difficult for road users: visibility could drop below 400 meters at times. Remember, a squall is the result of a snow shower combined with winds of at least 28 mph for less than an hour. This phenomenon is insidious and caution is always advised.
When squalls whip up over a period of more than four hours, it is called a snowstorm. Only the risk of squalls is expected for Sunday.