Snowfall warning issued for Toronto and surrounding areas

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning calling for “significant snowfall” of 15 centimetres for the following regions:

• Toronto
• Brantford – County of Brant
• Hamilton
• Halton – Peel
• York – Durham
• Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
• Kitchener – Cambridge – region of Waterloo

“Snow has gradually become heavier across southern Ontario this afternoon,” read a statement from the weather agency which had earlier issued a special weather advisory.

The snow is expected to intensify overnight and lighten up towards Monday morning.

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Commuters can expect a slower-than-usually morning commute.

Toronto police have already reported a number of accidents and collisions in the city.

The city has approximately 1,200 pieces of snow-fighting equipment which may be deployed overnight. “Midnight into 5 a.m. should be the busiest,” said Hector Moreno, manager of Road Operations. Moreno advised the public to leave extra time for travel and take public transit if possible.