
Major winter storm may shut down travel in eastern Ontario, Quebec
Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected by tonight.
Snow, heavy at times, will continue today.
The snow will taper off to scattered flurries late tonight.
Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected. Motorists should change travel plans accordingly.
This snowstorm is from a strong low pressure system forecast to track along the East coast of the US to New England this weekend.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.