Published December 10, 2023 at 9:41 p.m.
Updated December 10, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
The road conditions last Monday made life difficult for you, and December 11th will be no different. Details.
Rush hour traffic is affected
No, Montrealers' awakening on Monday will not be as brutal as last week: the metropolis will receive a maximum of 10 cm of snow. We remember that on the morning of December 4th, the ground in Montreal was covered by about a foot.
However, the drop in temperature overnight Sunday into Monday will cause the road to become slippery in places, which could make travel difficult, in addition to the snow that will continue to fall throughout the morning.
Elsewhere in the province the situation is worsening, particularly in regions within a long corridor stretching from Estrie to the north coast. Road conditions will be dangerous: this corridor will be at the center of the storm. Overall, between 20 and 35 cm of snow is expected on Monday in Estrie, Beauce, Chaudière-Appalaches, Bas-Saint-Laurent and on the north coast west of Sept-Îles.
Good to know: Snow is full of moisture, making it easier for it to stick to the windshield and could impair visibility.
On the outskirts of town, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean also receives its share of snow with accumulations totaling 15 to 25 cm. The road, which is partly covered in snow and ice, could make life difficult for drivers. A snow warning also applies to the regions listed above.
Winds associated with the system could also lift snow from the ground and significantly reduce visibility. Ultimately, it will snow heavily at times and quickly accumulate on the road.
The evening won't be easy either
As the system moves eastward, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and the north coast will continue to experience the storm's disturbances through Monday evening. By the end of the afternoon, Highway 20, particularly around Rimouski, will become one of the most vulnerable areas.