"Significant Winter Storm" expected to hit Toronto this weekend

Environment Canada is predicting a "significant winter storm" will hit Southern Ontario this Saturday, with rain, freezing rain, and snow all possible.

On a weekend that will already see six subway stations completely closed in Toronto, the storm is also expected to impact travel across the GTA. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the City of Toronto as of 4:19 am today, Wednesday, January 8.

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Special weather statement

City of Toronto

Significant winter storm expected Saturday.

A low pressure system will impact southern Ontario this weekend. Rain, freezing rain, and snow are all possible with this system.

Significant rainfall amounts are expected for areas north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Freezing rain is expected to affect most areas from east of Lake Huron to eastern Ontario. Significant ice accretion or build up is possible. Snow will affect areas east of Georgian Bay with significant snowfall amounts.

Travel is expected to be impacted.

There is still uncertainty as to which areas will be the most impacted with this system.

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"Significant Winter Storm" expected to hit Toronto this weekend

Environment Canada is predicting a "significant winter storm" will hit Southern Ontario this Saturday, with rain, freezing rain, and snow.

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