Coldest day of the season headed for GTA
Digital Reporter
Monday, January 5, 2015, 4:15 PM - The trend of frigid cold in southern Ontario continues this week, culminating with subzero temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday.
Temperatures in the region are shaping up to dip as low as -20 with the wind chill -- the lowest of the season so far.
This week has already brought a list of winter weather woes to parts of Ontario due to a fresh blast of Arctic air.
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On Monday, snow squalls impacted the drive on several major routes throughout the day. Blistering wind chills in the minus double digits have gripped the province since last week.
While these conditions may come as a bit of a shock after a winter season of mainly above average temperatures thus far, Weather Network meteorologist Dr. Doug Gillham says this week's temperatures may serve as a bitter reminder.
"We are being visited by the ghost of winter past -- specifically last winter."
Wednesday will be frigid in the GTA!; Early morning high, then falling to -15 to -18C for most of the day; Wind chill below -25 at times
— Doug Gillham (@gtaweather1) January 5, 2015
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of the "coldest air of the season" for southern Ontario.
According to Gillham, more cold air is on the way.
"Here in the Greater Toronto Area, accumulation is not that significant as we go through the week," says Gillham. "But keep an eye on Thursday night."
An incoming Alberta clipper will bring 2-5 cm of snow to the GTA Thursday evening. Combined with chilly wind gusts, the risk of blowing snow and limited visibility threatens to impact the morning commute on Friday.
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