Montreal’s fourth and largest snow removal operation is well underway after about 40 centimetres of snow blanketed the streets and sidewalks.

“That’s huge. That represents 20 per cent of an entire winter in one night,” said Philippe Sabourin, City of Montreal spokesperson.

“It will cost a lot, $40 million.”

Snow removal kicked off at the city centre at 7 p.m. Wednesday. It started at 7 a.m. Thursday in the boroughs.

As of 10 a.m. Thursday, Most boroughs were reporting that they had completed less than 10 per cent of snow clearing.

Saint-Leonard and Outremont had the most streets cleaned, at 19 and 15 per cent respectively.

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With the build-up of snow along  highways, and blowing snow clogging up ramps and exits, Quebec provincial police are warning drivers to be careful on the roads.

“Reduce your speed, keep your distance from the cars ahead of you and make sure your windows and lights are cleared,” the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) said.

IN PHOTOS: Montrealers digging out of their homes

Île Bizard.

Five-year-old husky Mya playing in the snow.

Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie

Kirkland.

Rue Wellington

Île Bizard

Cheryl Vijh dug a path for her dog.

Maggie the six pound chihuahua.

Corner of Stanley and Maisonneuve.

Beaconsfield.

In Montreal, the entire snow clearing operation is expected to take about a week to complete.

A total of 3,300 workers are expected to take part in snow clearing operations.

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