A Canadian Town Got Buried In Snow On Saturday & It Looks Like Winter Is Coming (VIDEO)

They had a complete whiteout! 🥶
Snow-covered conifers, mountains and a frozen lake.

Snow-covered conifers, mountains and a frozen lake.

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Managing Editor, Canada

It looks like winter in Canada is officially starting to arrive in some parts of the country. A new video showing Quebec’s weekend whiteout has been shared — and it looks pretty wild!

On Saturday, October 17, the municipality of Chartierville was so buried in snow that you’d be forgiven for thinking it was January.

In one video, conditions in the region looked pretty intense, as super-thick snow could be seen covering the trees and ground in somebody’s garden.

Chartierville is located in the Estrie region of Quebec and is therefore pretty close to the Canada-U.S. border.

While conditions in the area were pretty intense on Saturday, it could be a sign of what's to come for the rest of Canada this winter.

Earlier this year, the Canadian Farmers' Almanac predicted that the country is in for an extra cold and snowy winter this year.

That said, things are going to look pretty different from coast to coast and the weather is expected to be much better in places like the Maritimes.

With that in mind, it might be time to break out your warmest winter jacket, eh Canada?

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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