Conditions may be particularly dangerous as a sharp cold front moves through this afternoon or early this evening which could produce near zero visibility in bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow.
Winter weather travel advisory in effect.
When: This morning into this evening. Additional information: Snow along with reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow will develop this morning and continue into this evening. A frontal snow squall warning may be required as the cold front draws nearer. Due to the general high winds expected, these winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Power outages are also possible. Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If you must drive, be prepared for areas of poor visibility.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to or tweet reports using #ONStorm.What: Hazardous blizzard conditions due to a combination of snow and blowing snow. Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h.Additional information: Blizzard conditions will continue into this afternoon.
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