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Parts of GTA, southern Ontario set to see ‘locally heavy’ snow this Boxing Day

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Those getting around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) this Boxing Day are being advised to pack some extra patience and to be prepared to face some snowy weather as they hunt for deals.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for snowfall for Toronto and much of the GTA, along with a large swath of southern Ontario, with the city expected to see ‘significant snow’ totalling around 8-12 centimetres.

“Snow is expected to begin late this morning and then end from west to east through this evening,” the warning says. “Snow will become locally heavy at times this afternoon resulting in areas of reduced visibility.”

The warning notes that “travel will likely be challenging” for those in the affected areas.

By around 8:30 a.m., light snow had begun falling downtown, but it is expected to get heavier later in the day.

A yellow warning is currently in place for Toronto, York Region, Durham Region, Barrie, Peterborough, Belleville and parts of cottage country, as well as large swathes of southwestern and Northern Ontario.

“There remains some uncertainty regarding the track of the low pressure system, which may impact the eastern edge of the significant snowfall area,” Environment Canada said.

The National Weather agency is advising people to allow extra time for travel as roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow and visibility could be reduced at times.

Those heading out will also want to prepare for some chilly conditions, with wind gusts of up to 50 km/h expected. While Toronto is set to see a high of -4 C Friday, it’s expected to feel more like -17 with the wind chill in the morning and around -10 in the afternoon.

Similar temperatures are expected on Saturday before the temperature ticks up to a high of 2 C on Sunday, when there will also be a 60 per cent chance of showers.

CP24

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