Winter weather is officially on the way for parts of Quebec and Ontario, where freezing rain and snow are in the forecast to kick off the week.
Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning for Montreal and surrounding areas in the southern half of la belle province ahead of Tuesday’s expected precipitation.
“The situation could persist for several hours into the early afternoon. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery,” the weather warning reads.
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Drivers are advised to take it slow behind the wheel and to maintain a safe distance between other cars.
The agency also has various winter weather statements in effect for parts of Ontario, ranging from Ottawa to Sudbury.
The same low pressure system expected to hit Montreal could bring freezing rain to the nation’s capital starting Monday night and lasting into the next morning, according to Environment Canada.
Meanwhile, some areas of Ontario should brace for snow. Environment Canada notes the Greater Sudbury district could get up to 15 centimetres of snow beginning Monday evening.
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