Quebec under blowing snow advisory, parts of Ontario seeing high winds as big dig out begins [Video]

A blowing snow advisory has been issued in Quebec as the province begins to dig out from another major snow storm that dumped nearly 40 cm of snow in parts of the province on Sunday.

Environment Canada warned Monday that winds with speed of up to 70 km/h will cause blowing snow and snow drifts and visibility will be reduced to near-zero.

The advisory is in effect for the greater Montreal area, along the St. Lawrence Valley, the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships, Beauce, the Laurentians Wildlife Reserve and Lac-Saint-Jean.

“Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions,” the federal weather agency said.

“Road traffic could be affected by significantly reduced visibilities and snow accumulating on roads.”

City officials in Montreal are asking residents to be patient, as snow clearing operations will take up to at …