IN PHOTOS: Sights from major winter storm

The ring in downtown Montreal as snow falls on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)

By Jessica Barile

Posted February 13, 2025 9:11 am.

Last Updated February 13, 2025 10:17 am.

Montreal hit by a major snowstorm Thursday – and many schools closed their doors the day before in preparation, with officials warning people to stay home, cancel appointments, and avoid travel on the roads.

Here’s what Montreal looked like amid the snow.

Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Montreal city workers clearing snow on February 13, 2025. (Alyssia Rubertucci, CityNews)
Cars driving through Montreal amid snowstorm on February 13, 2025. (Jessica Barile, CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Montrealer clearing snow from their February 13, 2025. (Alyssia Rubertucci, CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Snow removal truck in downtown Montreal on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
People braving the snowstorm in downtown on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)
Downtown Montreal street covered in snow on February 13, 2025. (CityNews)

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