Early Winter Arrival Brings Snow to Eastern Canada
Residents in parts of Quebec and Ontario should prepare for an unseasonably early taste of winter as meteorologists predict significant snowfall this weekend. The unexpected weather system is expected to deliver the first substantial snow of the season to several regions, catching many Canadians off guard during the November period.
Timing and Accumulation Expectations
The snowfall is forecast to begin on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with some areas potentially receiving up to 10 centimeters of accumulation. The timing is particularly notable given that we're still in early November, making this one of the earliest significant snow events in recent years for these provinces.
Environment Canada has been monitoring the developing system closely, noting that colder air moving southward will combine with moisture from the Great Lakes region to create ideal conditions for snowfall. The exact accumulation amounts will vary across different municipalities, with higher elevations likely to see the most significant totals.
Regional Impacts and Preparations
Major urban centers including Montreal and Toronto are included in the snowfall warning areas. Transportation officials are already preparing for potential impacts on road conditions and are urging drivers to exercise caution.
Public works departments in affected municipalities have indicated they're ready to deploy snow removal equipment if necessary, though many were not expecting to activate winter operations until later in the month. Residents are advised to check local forecasts regularly as the weekend approaches and consider delaying non-essential travel during the peak of the snowfall.
The early winter weather serves as a reminder that Canadians should complete their seasonal preparations, including winter tire installations and emergency kit preparations, sooner rather than later this year.
