Heavy snowfall warning in Toronto to affect morning commute
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A heavy snowfall warning is in place for Toronto with 10 centimetres of snow expected to affect the morning commute on Wednesday, according to Environment Canada.
Residents are urged to plan ahead with extra time for travel due to poor visibility from the heavy and blowing snow, said the national weather agency in a yellow snowfall warning issued late Tuesday afternoon.
An Alberta clipper, a low pressure system, is forecast to bring the snow starting Wednesday morning and easing late in the afternoon, it said. The evening commute may also be impacted.
A warning has also been issued for Durham and York region. As of 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, Halton and Peel region have not been placed under a weather warning but are expected to receive about five centimetres of snow.
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