Winter warning in effect for Montreal area, Laval

A winterwarning is in effect for the Montreal region starting Saturday.

After a balmy Christmas Day, snow and freezing rain areexpected to affectsouthwestern Quebec well into next week.

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Environment Canada issued the warning for the Montreal Island area along with Chteauguay,La Prairie, Laval, Longueuil and Varennes.

Snow is expected to start late Saturday and continueSunday, with possible freezing rain.

About 12 centimetres of snow is expected by late Sunday night.