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Snow and freezing rain could affect morning commutes on Tuesday, according to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada.
Toronto can expect between five and ten centimetres of snow with a risk of freezing rain Tuesday morning, according to the statement.
The weather could affect areas along and north of Highway 401, according to the alert.
“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways may become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect,” Environment Canada said in the weather statement.
The snow is expected to let up and turn to rain later Friday morning and to end sometime midday, the alert said.
Environment Canada said the snowfall and freezing rain could impact rush hour traffic.
“Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel,” the alert said.
