After a mix of snow, rain and strong winds that hit Quebec on Friday causing a lot of damage, a large majority of the province is still on winter storm alert, mainly in Bas-Saint-Laurent and on the North Shore.
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As expected, the snow stopped on Christmas Eve morning in most areas, but the wind continues to blow with gusts that can sometimes reach nearly 60 km/hour.
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“The combined effect of winds and snow will generate conditions of reduced to almost zero visibility in blowing snow,” said Environment Canada for the regions on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River.
A total ranging from 30 to 60 centimeters is also expected in the Laurentians during the day.
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The heart of the storm continued to move overnight from Friday to Saturday and is mainly located in Eastern Quebec.
A storm surge warning was also issued by the federal agency for Bas-Saint-Laurent and Côte-Nord.
Higher water levels are therefore to be expected near the coasts, as well as erosion.
“The combination of these winds and the fact that we are currently in a period of high amplitude tides could cause a minor wave breaking along the coast,” he said.
Montreal and the south shore of the river were able to take advantage of a lull on Saturday, even though the temperatures dropped in less than 24 hours. The sun should also sign its big return for the day on Monday.