Montreal is gearing up for a messy stretch of winter weather as a special weather statement warns of more than 15 centimetres of snow expected Wednesday and Thursday. The system could bring reduced visibility, slick roads, and blowing snow, with the Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning rush hours likely taking the hardest hit. Forecasters note that totals could still shift as the storm continues to develop.

Snow moves into Montreal tonight, with light flakes beginning early in the evening and temperatures holding near minus-7 Celsius. The city wakes up to steady snow on Wednesday, with about five centimetres accumulating through the day and a high near minus-2 C. Roads are expected to slow quickly as snowfall continues into Wednesday night, when temperatures fall to minus-5 C.

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