Fresh blanket of snow guarantees a white Christmas for Quebecers — and slippery roads

If you've been dreaming of a white Christmas, you won't be disappointed this year. 

Many Quebecers woke up to a fresh blanket of snow on Tuesday after several centimetres fell across many regions of the province overnight. 

More than 10 centimetres fell at Montreal's Trudeau airport, and the accumulation has made roads around the province quite slippery.

Minor accidents occurred on highways overnight, including on Highways 15, 20 and 40. In several cases, lanes were temporarily closed.

According to data from Quebec's Transport Ministry, most main roads in the south of the province were covered in snow and visibility was reduced in certain places Tuesday morning. But the situation is expected to improve throughout the day.

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While making a flight at Trudeau airport has become increasingly difficult during peak hours, mainly due to vehicle traffic, the airport has taken some steps to make things run smoother during the holiday season.

Philippe Sabourin, a spokesperson for the City of Montreal, says there's been "no major accident" in the city. 

"Everything [is] going according to our plan," he told CBC's Daybreak Montreal. 

Around 1,000 city employees have been out clearing the snow since Monday evening, but Sabourin says there's no need for a big operation. 

"First, it's only 10 centimetres. Then, we're also using a lot of salt, so a part of the snow will melt," he said.

"Drive safely, keep your distance and enjoy the Montreal winter wonderland." 

On Monday, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) estimated 10 to 15 centimetres of snow could fall in the regions of Montreal, Montérégie, Lanaudière, the Laurentians, the Outaouais, Mauricie, Centre-du-Québec and the Eastern Townships.

Michèle Fleury, a meteorologist with ECCC, said the snow would be light and powdery — "perfect for ski conditions."

The accumulated snow on the ground is expected to remain until the weekend, as temperatures will fluctuate between -5 C and -17 C over the next few days, according to ECCC's forecast.

Clear skies are expected for the rest of the week.