inter weather travel advisory in anticipation of snowfall forecast for Thursday.
Five to 10 cm of accumulation is expected with gusting winds and reduced visibility due to heavy snow in the afternoon to evening.
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
The first significant snowfall in a few weeks is expected Thursday.
Hazards: Locally, heavy snowfall with total accumulations of 5 to 10 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
Timing: Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.
Discussion: Snow is forecast to begin near noon Thursday. The snow will continue through the day before tapering to a few flurries Thursday night.
Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit ontario.ca/511, twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 511.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.