Late Winter Snowstorm Blankets Quebec, Atlantic Canada

0:00A surprise late winter snowstorm is blanketing parts of Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Just two days after spring officially began. The first flakes are due Sunday, with up to 10 centimeters expected around greater Montreal, Monterey, Drummondville, and Estuary regions. Snowfall rates could hit 2 centimeters per hour at times. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia faces 10 to 15 centimeters, starting late Sunday afternoon from Digg B to Halifax counties, intensifying into Monday. Morning. Northern areas like Cape Breton might see it early Monday, lingering until Tuesday. Officials note the snow will be wet and heavy, near freezing temperatures. Drivers should watch for slick roads and near zero visibility during the peak. Environment Canada warns of potential mixes with ice pellets along the Atlantic coast Monday evening. Newfoundland could get hit hardest. It's 20 to 30 centimeters across much of the island, and up to 50 centimeters in the east from Monday, evening through Tuesday night.

1:00Yellow and orange winter storm watches are active, along with fierce, northerly gusts, up to 100 kilometers per hour. As temperatures climb above freezing Tuesday, snow may shift to ice pellets, freezing rain, and then just rain. But another round of blowing snow and poor visibility could follow that night. Stay tuned for updates as this system tracks through. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.