Winter is coming. The first significant snowfall of the season is expected to hit the GTA Monday afternoon, and give commuters a rude reminder that we still live in Canada.
The storm is expected to roll into the GTA at around 2:00pm, just in time for the drive home. Snow will continue overnight and taper off early Tuesday morning.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, stating that amounts of 5-10cm are expected for most of Southern Ontario, with some localized areas seeing as much as 15cm.
The storm will result in poor winter driving conditions on untreated roads.
Commuters in the GTA can expect significantly slower trip than usual for a Monday as they head home this afternoon, with heavier than normal volume across most major routes. Transit surface routes will also likely be impacted.
Police are reminding motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions. Things like all-wheel drive and snow tires can certainly help make navigating winter roads a bit easier, but they're not magic.
Winter driving takes patience. Reaction time and stopping distance play a large role on snow covered or icy roads. You can help make our roads safer this winter! #2018SafetyCountdown ❄️ pic.twitter.com/vEbS2T1yoy— HRPS Burlington (@HRPSBurl) December 10, 2017
Cold temperatures and flurries are expected to stick around the GTA for the next week. So on the bright side of things, there's a good chance we could see a white Christmas this year.
