The slippery and dangerous effects of mother nature on the roads and sidewalks caused over 100 reported accidents in only a few hours Monday afternoon, according to provincial police, which is joining the Montreal police force in advising residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary.
Spokesmen for the Surete du Quebec and Montreal police say the icy conditions were making it treacherous to get around, particularly for pedestrians that had to contend with icy sidewalks not being thawed by the warmth of passing vehicles.
Some sidewalks were so slippery, despite being salted, that pedestrians were actually seen skating along instead of walking.