A major storm system that hit Ontario and Quebec left downed trees and people without power Thursday morning.
The relentless storm covered the two provinces in freezing rain late Wednesday and continued eastward towards Canada's Atlantic coast. At the storm鈥檚 peak, Environment Canada issued warnings to five provinces due to the mix of precipitation and dangerous conditions.
The system started in on southern communities, closing schools , before travelling into .
The storm changed over to freezing rain for portions of Ontario, , which brought down trees and left tens of thousands without power.
The ice storm also left with Hydro-Quebec estimating that it could take up to 36 hours to restore power in some areas.
On Thursday morning, officials said . The issues are concentrated in the Montreal area.
Here are some photos of the Colorado low storm system that continues to impact many communities across Canada:
Kind of having a 'frozen' moment here in this morning.
鈥� Karen Cook (@KarenCookPhotos)
Ice pellets and maybe some freezing rain mixed in, around 17:45ADT in
鈥� Kenneth Braedley (@KBraedley)
Ice storm in Quebec. 1.4million people without power.
鈥� DB (@CanadaKenyaDad)
�� A video from one of our current calls.
鈥� Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire)
鈥硷笍Please stay far away from all downed wires & treat all wires as if they are live.鈥硷笍
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