GTA residents urged to 'stay home' during blizzard: officials
CBC
As heavy snow blankets the Greater Toronto Area, several municipal services have been impacted due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
Environment Canada has issued a severe orange weather warning for a snowstorm that will bring up to 40 centimetres of snow across the GTA.
The national weather agency said snow accumulation may near or exceed 50 centimetres, particularly for southern areas of Etobicoke and Mississauga. Peak snowfall rates range from five to eight centimetres per hour.
Residents are being warned of dangerous travel conditions, including the possibility of near-zero visibility at times.
Here's what you need to know about the latest impacts to transit, flights and your municipality.
Plowing has started on expressways and major roads as snow begins to accumulate, said the City of Toronto on social media.
It said city crews will be out around the clock to ensure clear access to roads, sidewalks and bikeways.
"Please stay home if you can and if you must travel, stay safe and give crews space to safely perform their work," said the city.
Staff are monitoring the weather and will update websites if there are any closures or impacts to secondary exams for Monday, said the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board on social media.
Exams cancelled on Monday will be rescheduled for Thursday, said the TCDSB's website.
The city announced several cancellations of its services on social media, including:
It said community centres, pools and the Earl Bales Ski & Snowboard Centre will remain open.
The Toronto District School Board said on social media that all permits for school usage on Sunday have been cancelled.
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