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Snowfall warning issued for Toronto and surrounding areas

Snow blanketing Toronto street / File photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Rachel Verbin

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.

READ MORE: City of Toronto preparing for biggest snowfall of the season so far

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

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

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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.

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