Major ice storm headed to southern Quebec, up to 35 mm of freezing rain over 24 hours

By Canadian Press on March 9, 2026.

Environment Canada says a major ice storm is headed to southern Quebec starting Wednesday.

Multiple regions including Montreal and Quebec City could receive between 20 to 30 millimetres of freezing rain over a period of up to 24 hours.

The weather agency says the storm risks triggering power outages and creating traffic headaches.

It says the accumulation of ice increases the risk of trees cracking and falling on power lines.

The weather is expected to remain cold in the following days, which could complicate and delay cleanup operations.

Environment Canada is encouraging people to cancel non-essential travel during the storm.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2026.

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