Advertisement

Heavy snowfall, squalls expected in many parts of Ontario

Environment Canada said some regions in Ontario could see 10 to 20 centimetres of snow by Monday night. Richard Buchan / File / The Canadian Press

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, extending earlier snowfall warnings to Toronto, Mississauga – Brampton and York and Durham regions.

The weather agency is forecasting blustery conditions for many parts of the province starting on Sunday, and some regions could see 10 to 20 centimetres of snowfall by Monday night.

They are advising motorists to exercise caution and prepare for poor visibility and icy roads.

Earlier Environment Canada issued special weather statements for the following regions:

  • Kingston – Prince Edward
  • Apsley – Woodview – Northern Peterborough County
  • Stirling – Tweed – South Frontenac
  • Bancroft – Bon Echo Park
  • Haliburton
  • Barrie
  • Collingwood
  • Hillsdale

Story continues below advertisement

Snow squall watches were also issued for the following communities:

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
  • Stratford
  • Mitchell
  • Southern Perth County
  • Listowel
  • Milverton
  • Northern Perth County
  • Orangeville
  • Grand Valley
  • Southern Dufferin County
  • Bruce Peninsula
  • Sauble Beach
  • Tobermory
  • Hanover
  • Dundalk
  • Southern Grey County

The heaviest snowfall is expected tonight into the overnight hours combined with gusting northwest winds between 50 to 70 km/h.

Strong winds have resulted in hydro outages for some areas.

Story continues below advertisement

Environment Canada said the snowfall should taper off by Tuesday.

Sponsored content

AdChoices