Quick bursts of snow rolling through southern Ontario on Thursday have slickened up some roads and sidewalks throughout the region.
It’s not a blockbuster snowfall by any means, but beware the risk for slippery driving and walking conditions as we head into the evening commute.
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Folks across the western Greater Toronto Area and the Niagara region dealt with periods of snow Thursday as a weak disturbance moved through the region.
The potential for scattered snow will persist toward the dinner hour before easing by Friday morning.
Southern Ontario Snow Forecast 5pm Thursday
Accumulations will remain on the lighter side—the affected areas can expect anywhere from a trace of snow to about 3 cm. Communities near Lake Huron could have to sweep away as much as 5 cm of snow where more persistent snow is expected.
Looking beyond Thursday’s snow showers, forecasters are monitoring a powerful cold front this weekend that’ll bring the season’s coldest air to the region—along with a risk for renewed lake-effect snow.
Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Ontario.
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