Greater Toronto Area Faces Winter Storm, Up To 25 cm Of Snow Expected

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Greater Toronto Area residents and commuters are encouraged to leave plenty of time for travel on Monday as the region deals with intense snowfall and brisk winds.

Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning. It said 15 to 25 centimetres of snow, which is the result of an “Alberta Clipper,” is expected to hit the city.

“The evening commute will be very messy with snow and blowing snow,” Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said, adding temperatures will remain well below freezing.

Winds gusting to 50 km/h are blowing the snow around, making for treacherous driving conditions.

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The City of Toronto said salting operations began just after 12 p.m. on Monday. Plowing will begin once the snow accumulation hits five centimetres.

The TTC issued a warning to commuters Monday to “plan ahead” for the conditions. Anti-icing efforts are underway, as well as heaters have been turned on across the TTC network.

Extra staff will also be working overnight to monitor signals and tracks

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