The South of Quebec City, were the hardest hit regions as high winds combined with the freezing rain prevented work crews from accessing the troubled areas. While problems were widespread early Wednesday morning, the situation had improved somewhat later in the day. Some 65 millimetres of rain and freezing hit downtown Montreal Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, 4 times the previous record for the day. The rain helped create dangerous conditions for motorists and pedestrians alike. Montreal's ambulance service said it had received more than 550 calls by Wednesday afternoon. Montreal's two large hospitals reported treating a combined 58 patients for injuries related to the weather, including one person who was listed in serious condition. Weather forecasters predict light flurries for Montreal overnight Wednesday, while the freezing rain is expected to head towards New Brunswick.

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