A white Christmas for Toronto? Snowy weather set to fall ahead of holidays

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for parts of Ontario, including Toronto and the GTA, as snow is expected to move into the region on Monday, two days before Christmas.

The weather agency has also issued snowfall warnings for parts of cottage country including Parry Sound, Bracebridge, Smith Falls and areas just north of Kingston.

For Toronto and the GTA, Environment Canada says total snowfall accumulations of five to 15 cm of snow is expected.

Snow will move into the area Monday morning, followed by a break in the afternoon, until the next round falls.

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“Only a few centimetres are expected from this initial round of snow,” Environment Canada said in its advisory.

“Another more significant round of snow is expected to move into the area this afternoon or early this evening.”

1:55 Winter weather advisories in place across Canada

Environment Canada said the snow will taper off to flurries late tonight with a risk of freezing drizzle.

Toronto is expected to see a high of 0 C on Monday with a low of -9 with the wind chill. Temperatures in the days to follow are expected to remain above freezing.

Meanwhile, in areas where there are snowfall warnings, heavy snow of about 15 to 20 cm is expected. The weather agency warns of hazardous driving conditions.

“Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.”

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