Warnings have now been issued ahead of a major winter storm that could dump up to 40 centimeters of snow in parts of southern Ontario starting tonight.
Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings Sunday morning for most of southern Ontario ahead of a low pressure system that “will significantly impact Monday morning travel.”
Snow is expected to start late Sunday evening and continue through Monday. Snowfall peaks of two to five centimeters per hour are possible Monday morning, according to Environment Canada.
Areas like Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, Grimsby, Kingston, Ottawa, Peterborough, Brockville, Tweed and Cornwall are expected to receive between 25 and 40 centimeters of snow.
In Toronto, snow accumulations of 15 to 20 centimeters of snow are expected.
Pickering, Oshawa, Durham Region, Uxbridge, Beaverton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham should expect similar snowfall amounts.
Meanwhile, Barrie, Orangeville, Kitchener and Guelph are expected to receive less snow, with 5 to 15 centimeters forecast.
Drivers are warned that the rapid accumulation of snow at the height of the storm will make travel difficult.
“Local blowing snow is also possible Monday afternoon and evening with gusty north to northwest winds,” Environment Canada said.
Pickering, Oshawa, Durham Region, Uxbridge, Beaverton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham should expect similar snowfall amounts.
Monday is the first day Ontario students must resume in-person learning across Ontario.
Conditions should improve by Monday evening with the end of the snow.
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