This morning, approximately 280,000 Hydro-Québec customers are experiencing power outages due to a severe spring storm sweeping across the province.

By 10 o’clock, Hydro Quebec reported that 74,000 customers in Montreal and 81,000 in the Laurentians were affected by power outages.

Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for most of the region, with up to 25 cm of snow expected.

The strong late-winter storm that hit Montreal brought heavy snow, rain and strong northeast winds.

Environment Canada warns against non-essential travel.

The storm is expected to last through Friday and further travel disruptions are expected.

Motorists must expect increasingly poor and slippery road conditions towards the end of the week.

And with northeast winds gusting up to 60 km/h, there is a possibility of further isolated power outages.

Hydro-Québec has nearly 1,000 workers on site, and many power cables have fallen down due to the strong winds and the weight of snow on the branches.

How to tell when the power is back on to Montreal ?

Click here for up-to-date information on power outages by region Here. And to view the power outage tracking map by sector, click Here.

When will the storm in Montreal end?

As temperatures continue to drop overnight, snowfall will increase through Friday.

What are the best indoor activities in Montreal?

Whether you’re grabbing the best burgers downtown or heading to a huge arcade, there are plenty of great things to do in Montreal, rain or shine.

What are the chances of clear skies for the 2024 solar eclipse in Montreal?

To fully experience the eclipse, clear weather is essential. The good news? Clear skies are currently forecast for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.