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Weather Alerts for: Shawinigan area

Yellow Watches

yellow iconYellow Watch - Snow Squall

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Snow squalls and difficult road conditions. What: Heavy flurries with local blowing snow may give near zero visibilities. Snowfall amounts above 5 centimetres will be possible over a short period of time. When: This morning until this evening. Where: Southern and Central Quebec. Additional information: Snow squalls are giving highly variable weather conditions. Conditions often go from clear skies to an area of heavy snow in just a few kilometres. Visibilities can suddenly be reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow. Rapidly accumulating snow could further complicate travel. The morning and evening commute may be affected. Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Snow squall watches are issued when localized, intense snowfall causing rapid accumulation and/or reduced visibility is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to QCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #QCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.

In effect for:

  • Shawinigan area
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