Snow and cold weather hang on in southern Ontario this week
Did you wake up to snowy scenes on Monday morning in southern Ontario? The snow and cold weather will stick around as we move through this final week of March
A burst of wet snow pushed across southern Ontario early Monday morning, even threatening to make for some slick and slow spring travel throughout the region.
This won't be the last of it, either. As we continue to move through this final week of March, more snow and chilly air look to round out the month. In fact, colder-than-normal temperatures will dominate into the first few days of April, as well.
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Be sure to check highway conditions and local weather alerts before heading out to start your day.
Snow spreads across Ontario Monday, chilly air dominates this week
Snow stuck to the grass and vehicles around parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) early Monday morning, courtesy of a low-pressure system that brought some overnight snowfall.
The snow will likely melt as the sun rises and the day wears on, but below-normal temperatures will stick around for the next several days.
The snowy system will move east into Ottawa, with around 5 cm forecast before lightening up later in the day. The highest totals are expected in cottage country, and areas favouring higher elevation.
A special weather statement was also issued for the Niagara region on Monday, with the risk for powerful wind gusts up to 80 km/h.
High winds may cause tree branches to break, and local power outages are possible.
By Tuesday, snowfall chances for the GTA and Ottawa region will decrease, while areas in the snowbelts could see on and off bursts of snow, with some disorganized, lake-effect bands wrapping in behind through Wednesday.
"Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly," warns Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in a weather advisory issued for parts of cottage country. "Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop."
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As the low exits, shots of cold air will be reinforced with below-normal temperatures persisting for the next several days.
These colder days could potentially linger into the opening days of April, as well.
Forecasters will closely watch the track of any low-pressure systems, as their associated warm fronts could drag temporary bursts of warm air north of the border.
Be sure to check back for the latest forecast updates across Ontario