Montreal drivers struggle through 1st snowfall of season

Montreal's first snowfall of the season even if it was only a light dusting led to major delays this morning.

There were multiple reports of minor accidents in and around the cityas drivers adjusted to the conditions.

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In one case, asmall school bus slidinto a ditch on Highway 30 in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Nobody was onboard the bus except for the driver, who wasn't hurt in the accident.

TransportsQubeccautioneddrivers to be carefulwith the first snow sticking to the roads.

"It might get slippery because the snow is getting compressed on theasphalt," said spokespersonMarioSt. Pierre.

"By the time the salt is melting it, there's a possibility it gets slippery for awhile."

Thesnow was supposed to end this morning with no major accumulation expected.

The deadline in Quebec for switching to winter tires is Dec. 15.

St. Pierre saiddrivers should consider putting on their winter tires before the mandatory deadline.