GTA residents warned poor visibility, icy conditions possible as bad weather hits Thursday
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Greater Toronto Area on Thursday due to a weather system that could reduce visibility and create icy conditions.
The national weather agency said on its website that lake effect snow could be possible during the day and later into the evening on Thursday.
It warned while there might not be a lot of snowfall expected, there could be lower visibility due to “bursts of heavier snow and local blowing snow.”
"Roads could get iced up rather quickly,” said Mark Schuster, operational meteorologist with Environment Canada, noting highways could see the worst conditions.
Regions north and northeast of Toronto could see significant snowfall into the evening hours, he said.
The risk of snow squalls, or bursts of heavy snow, is expected late Thursday morning and in the afternoon with about two centimeters of snow coming down in total. Snow squall risks continue into the evening with a low of -2 C.
While “breezy conditions” will continue on into Friday — Toronto just went through a blustery night — westerly winds gusting up to 70 km/h are expected to decrease as the morning goes on, said Environment Canada.
Looking further into the week, Schuster says a brief break in the weather is expected Saturday with potentially significant snowfall coming Sunday.
He urges GTA residents to reconsider travel plans, if possible, during the winter conditions ahead.
Those who have to venture out, he said, should plan ahead with winter tires on, clear vehicles of snow before driving and leave lots of room between other cars.
“Just because the weather conditions are fine at your current location, it could be very bad even just a few kilometers away, that's the nature with lake effect [snow],” said Schuster.
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