Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for the southern and eastern regions of Ontario as a major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall of up to 20 centimetres in some areas.
“A Texas low will bring snow to the area beginning this afternoon. Snow will taper off to flurries Thursday morning,” said the federal weather agency in a statement on Jan. 25.
“Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.”
Motorists are advised to allow extra time to reach their destinations as Environment Canada said “there will be a significant impact” on rush-hour traffic in urban areas.
Snow accumulation could reach between 15 to 20 centimetres in major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton. Some local snowfall could see higher amounts, with the possibility of causing isolated power outages, the agency said….