| Comments | Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, December 20, 2013 to January 03, 2014. A severe winter storm system that formed over the Great Lakes Region caused significant damage in Ontario and Quebec before moving east bringing freezing rain, ice pellets, and snow to New Brunswick. Starting December 20, southern Ontario received 20-30 mm of freezing rain during a two-day period. In Quebec, 53,000 people lost power due to the freezing rain, which damaged power lines. By December 23, over 54,000 NB Power customers were without power. A second storm tracked north along the Atlantic coast, bringing up to 30 cm of snow, causing more power outages and delays, which complicated recovery efforts. In total, over 88,000 NB Power customers (approximately 264,000 individuals) lost power over an 11-day period, with the last restorations occurring on January 3, 2014. In total, 11 individuals died during the ice storm from either vehicle accidents or carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of gas generators. |