First snowfall of season hits southern Ontario and Quebec

First Snowfall of the Season Hits Southern Ontario and Quebec

Several areas in southern Ontario and Quebec experienced their first snowfall of the season on Sunday, prompting special weather statements from Environment Canada.

Weather Conditions Across the Region

The federal weather agency issued alerts from London, Ontario, in the southwest of the province, extending eastward to Ottawa as a low-pressure system moved through. Light snow fell throughout Sunday in Toronto, with an expected accumulation of 2 to 4 centimetres by evening. Ottawa was forecasted to receive between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow.

Montreal's Changing Weather

In downtown Montreal, the snowflakes were predicted to change into freezing rain and then rain later Sunday evening. Bianca Hernandez, observing the frosty scene, reflected on how her commute will be affected.

"It's nice but I'm dreading the cold for the next few months," she said.

She plans to bring an extra pair of boots to her job at a bank and expects to wake up earlier in case snow buildup makes her walk longer. In the summer it was nice, but now it's going to be super cold and I'm not excited for that, she added.

Impact on Air Travel

NAV Canada, the country’s air navigation service provider, announced on social media that flight delays were occurring at both Trudeau International Airport in Montreal and Pearson International Airport in Toronto due to the weather.

Summary: Early snowfall in southern Ontario and Quebec brought cold weather challenges, affecting commutes and causing flight delays as communities prepare for the winter season.

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