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Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Toronto as snowfall begins

A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for Toronto with periods of snowfall expected for the city and surrounding areas on Thursday.

Environment Canada is calling for reduced visibility and heavy snow with local accumulations of five to 10 centimetres.

“Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather,” the federal weather agency said in the advisory. “Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.”

The snow is expected to begin in the afternoon before tapering off into flurries later Thursday evening, especially north and west of the city.

Strong northwesterly winds are also expected, gusting up to 70 km/h beginning Thursday and ending Friday morning.

The TTC said it is prepared for a potentially messy rush hour.

In a statement, the transit agency said it will send additional buses to routes on which heavy snowfall or other adverse conditions could lead to significant service slowdowns or disruptions.

The TTC said it will also be monitoring 56 bus stops in areas where snow and freezing rain are known to impact service. Riders are advised to check here to see if their usual bus stop is in service before heading out. 

Anti-icing trains will also run along the subway network to keep the power rail and tracks free of snow and ice, the transit agency said.

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