A significant spring storm is causing power outages for more than 274,000 Hydro Quebec customers and 46,359 Hydro One customers in Ontario. Despite the outage, restoration crews have already restored power to 125,000 Hydro Quebec customers since the storm began. Only 63 Hydro Ottawa customers are currently affected by the storm. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings across the region, with up to 25 centimetres of snow expected. Special advisories also cover areas from southwestern Ontario to Nova Scotia, warning of heavy wet snow and strong winds reaching speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour in Nova Scotia’s south.
The affected area ranges from Gatineau to Montreal’s eastern suburbs in Quebec and extends to southwestern Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Snowfall warnings and special advisories cover these regions, warning residents of heavy snow and strong winds. Despite the storm’s impact, restoration efforts by utility companies have been ongoing, with Hydro One restoring power to 125,000 customers already. Hydro Ottawa, on the other hand, only has 63 customers affected by the power outage. In Nova Scotia, a wind warning is in effect, with gusts forecasted to reach up to 90 kilometres per hour.
Hydro Quebec and Hydro One are the primary utility companies affected by the storm, with over 274,000 and 46,359 customers without power, respectively. Despite the challenges posed by the storm, restoration crews have been actively working to restore power to affected customers. In contrast, Hydro Ottawa only has a minimal number of 63 customers affected by the power outage. Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings and special advisories across the region, cautioning residents about heavy snow and strong winds reaching speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour in some areas.
The spring storm has caused significant power outages in Quebec and Ontario, affecting over 320,000 customers of Hydro Quebec, Hydro One, and Hydro Ottawa combined. Despite the challenges posed by the storm, restoration crews have been working tirelessly to restore power to affected customers. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings and special advisories for the region, with up to 25 centimetres of snow expected in some areas. Additionally, strong winds reaching up to 90 kilometres per hour are forecasted in Nova Scotia’s south, further complicating the situation for residents.
As the spring storm continues to impact the region, over 320,000 customers of Hydro Quebec, Hydro One, and Hydro Ottawa are facing power outages. Restoration efforts have been ongoing, with Hydro One already restoring power to 125,000 customers since the storm began. Hydro Ottawa, in contrast, has a minimal number of 63 customers affected by the power outage. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings and special advisories for the region, alerting residents of heavy snow and strong winds. The storm’s impact extends from Quebec to Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, with residents advised to exercise caution.
