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Freezing rain warning in effect for much of southern Quebec

Environment Canada warned drivers and pedestrians should be careful on slick roads.

Environment Canada warned drivers and pedestrians should be careful on slick roads

Freezing rain is expected across the Montreal area, including Chteauguay, Laval and Longueuil. (Charles Contant/CBC)

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for much of southern Quebec including Montreal, Quebec City andthe Eastern Townships.

Find a full list of affected areas here.

The weather agency says between two and five millimetres are expected to fall with a potential high of 10 millimetres over the northern end of Montreal.

The freezing rain began over the Montrgie and spread toward the Mauricie later in the day, starting in Quebec City Sunday evening.

Environment Canada also warned thathighways, roads, sidewalks and parking lots will become icy and slippery and that drivers and pedestrians should take care.