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Major winter storm expected to hit northern Ontario, central Quebec
Environment Canada warns of up to 80 cm snow and 80 km/h winds causing near-zero visibility, power outages, and road closures in northern Ontario and Quebec.
- On March 15, 2026, Environment Canada warned of a major winter storm expected to start that day and continue through Monday night, urging residents to avoid travel across northern Ontario and central Quebec.
- Meteorologists say the late-winter system will produce heavy snowfall up to 80 cm with freezing rain and ice pellets, while blowing snow may reduce visibility near zero and cause drifting snow.
- In the hardest-hit zones, forecasts call for 40 to 80 cm of snow in the Marie and Timmins areas with northeasterly wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h, while a February photo showed vehicles on snow-covered Highway 400.
- Officials warned roofs are at increased risk of collapse, and heavy snow may cause power outages and impassable routes, creating hazardous travel and infrastructure disruptions Monday.
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Major roads are inaccessible in northeastern Ontario, and snow causes school closures and power outages.
·Montreal, Canada
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Massive winter storm sweeping through parts of northern Ontario and Quebec
With the official start of spring less than a week away, Environment Canada said a major winter storm was set to pummel parts of northern Ontario and Quebec beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Monday.
·Toronto, Canada
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A winter storm could leave up to 30 cm of snow as early as Sunday before a heavy reed and rain on Monday.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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