Storm watch: Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s winter storm that’s bringing snow, ice and rain to the GTA
Toronto residents might want to stay home Wednesday afternoon as a winter storm rolls into the city.for Toronto just after 4:45 a.m. The storm will hit the city late Wednesday afternoon and could bring up to 15 centimetres of precipitation, including a wintry mix of snow, ice and rain.
“Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.” Environment Canada has issued several severe weather warnings across Ontario, including a freezing rain warning in Hamilton and a snowfall warning in Ottawa., the bus company for the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board said school buses will still take children to and from school on Wednesday.In an email to the Star, a spokesperson for the city of Toronto said the warming centres at Metro Hall is currently open.
Salting will begin as the snow accumulates, with plows deployed once 2.5 centimetres has fallen on expressways, 5 centimetres on major roads, transit routes and streets with hills and 8 centimetres on residential streets.
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