Flurries expected Wednesday after blast of winter weather in GTA

Flurries and cold temperatures are expected in the Toronto area Wednesday, after a blast of winter weather brought snow to the region overnight and into the morning.

Environment Canada says that snow should taper off around noon, leaving the city with mainly cloudy skies and a 60 per cent chance of flurries.

The temperature is set to fall to -4C in the afternoon, with wind chill values of -13.

This comes after the weather agency issued a winter weather travel advisory earlier in the day, warning that high winds and blowing snow could slow the morning commute.

An Alberta clipper system dumped five to 10 centimetres in various parts of the GTA on Tuesday night. The TTC temporarily took 56 bus stops out of service due to messy conditions on city roads, but regular service has since resumed.

The forecast is calling for a 40 per cent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight, with a low of -10C with the wind chill making it feel more like -15 C.