Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto regarding a winter storm expected to arrive late Wednesday and into Thursday.
The agency says snow — possibly exceeding amounts of 15 cm — is forecasted along with a risk of freezing rain.
Environment Canada is also predicting poor visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
The significant snowfall is associated with a low pressure system, with the exact track of that system uncertain at this point. However, the agency says it’s likely the snow will transition to freezing rain or rain late Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
If the track of the low pressure system shifts farther south, precipitation will remain predominantly snow and significantly higher amounts will be possible.
The agency says hazardous travel conditions are likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning and motorists are urged to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.