Residents in the Greater Toronto Area are greeted with a fresh layer of snowfall on Sunday, transforming the region into a picturesque winter landscape. However, this snowy scene is expected to transition into slush as the day progresses, with flurries giving way to rain, as indicated by Environment Canada. The national weather agency has issued a special weather statement cautioning GTA residents about an additional two to four centimeters of snowfall today, which could result in difficult travel conditions.
In addition to the snow, strong winds reaching speeds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour may sweep through the area, potentially causing further challenges. Fortunately, these gusty winds are forecasted to subside as the day goes on. Areas situated north of Highway 401 are likely to experience around 4 centimeters of localized snow accumulation, according to Environment Canada.
Looking ahead to Sunday evening, there is a 60% chance of more flurries with temperatures dropping to a low of -4°C. With the wind chill factor, it may feel as cold as -11°C. On Monday morning, there is a 30% chance of flurries with temperatures expected to reach a high of -1°C, feeling more like -10°C in the morning and -3°C in the afternoon when factoring in the wind chill.