Snow brings tricky Tuesday Ontario commutes as temperatures begin to rise
A fast-moving clipper brought snow, icy roads and strong winds to parts of Ontario before temperatures briefly rise above freezing midweek
A clipper system moved across Ontario Tuesday, delivering snowfall and ]travel disruptions from the snowbelts to the Golden Horseshoe, and eastern parts of the province.
The Tuesday morning commute was impacted by snow in some areas, and is likely to remain tricky in the afternoon.
As the system moves north late in the afternoon, snow will fall in Ottawa and Montreal, affecting the evening commute home, with 10 to 15 centimetres expected by Wednesday morning.
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In the wake of the storm, near-seasonal air will move into southwestern Ontario, causing temperatures to rise. Toronto may rise above 0ºC for the first time in more than three weeks, while parts of southwestern Ontario may reach a few degrees above freezing.
Blustery winds follow mid-week system
Temperatures will stay cold enough on Wednesday for scattered snowflurries, including lake-effect snow off Lake Huron, as a trough moves through the region.
Gusty winds of 40 to 60 km/h are expected in central and southern Ontario, resulting in blowing snow, poor visibility and hazardous travel.
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More snow possible later in the week
Later this week, a retrograding low over Quebec could bring more snow to central and eastern Ontario.
Forecasters are keeping an eye on a developing U.S. low, which could approach southern Ontario late Sunday or early Monday, though the exact path is uncertain. Travellers should check forecasts as details become clearer.
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