Heavy November snowfall knocks out power, closes schools in Quebec

A man cleans snow off his car after heavy snowfall, in Montreal on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

MONTREAL - About 316,000 Quebec homes and businesses were without electricity before noon after heavy snow knocked down trees, forced school closures and created hazardous road conditions.

Environment Canada says a low pressure system that started Sunday brought a mixed bag of rain, freezing rain and snow to southern Quebec.

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