Winter Travel weather advisory issued for west Toronto and Hamilton area
TORONTO, ON., Dec. 15, 2020 — Expect a messy commute if you are driving west of Toronto tomorrow morning. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for Wednesday, starting overnight.
Weather advisory in effect for:
- Burlington – Oakville
- Halton Hills – Milton
- Mississauga – Brampton
- City of Toronto
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for Wednesday.
A narrow band of lake effect snow is expected to develop off Lake Ontario Tuesday overnight and move inland early Wednesday morning. This band will be over the Burlington area early Wednesday morning and slowly shift northwards reaching the southwestern section of the City of Toronto by mid morning.
Environment Canada says that throughout the afternoon the band will drift south, reaching downtown Hamilton in the evening. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible by Wednesday overnight with snowfall rates of several centimeters per hour likely.
Under the lake effect bands heavy bursts of snow are expected. This blowing snow can significantly reduce visibility.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and be prepared for quickly changing driving conditions. Consider postponing non essential travel as snow covered and icy roads are expected.
