Toronto expected to see heavy snow on Friday afternoon, says Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory in the GTA
A swath of southeastern Ontario, including much of the Greater Toronto Area, is under a winter weather travel advisory for Friday afternoon and evening.
Environment Canada is warning that heavy snow will fall in that period, with low visibility and changing road conditions affecting the Friday afternoon commute.
A total of five to 10 centimetres is expected in all.
The weather agency has also issued snowfall warnings for central Ontario and part of northern Ontario, including Kawartha Lakes, the Muskoka area, North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie.
In those regions, total snowfall accumulations are expected to be closer to 15 centimetres.
5 warming centres opened Thursday in Toronto
Meanwhile, temperatures in Toronto overnight on Thursday are set to plunge to –8 C, with wind chill making it feel like –14 C.
In response to the sudden cold snap, five warming centres opened in Toronto at 5 p.m. Thursday, the city said in a news release.
The centres open when temperatures reach –5 C or when Environment Canada has issued a winter weather warning.
The centres are open at the following locations:
- 136 Spadina Rd.
- 81 Elizabeth St.
- 12 Holmes Ave.
- 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd.
- Metro Hall, 55 John St.