Toronto Islands, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Near zero visibility in fog continues over some areas.

Fog banks continue to affect portions of the region tonight. Fog should dissipate later tonight or early Wednesday morning.

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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

Hazardous winter conditions expected Wednesday.

What:
Icy and slippery conditions due to a mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain.
Snow and ice pellet amounts up to 5 cm possible. 
Multiple hours of freezing rain possible, predominately for areas west of the city of Toronto. Ice build-up of a few millimetres is possible.

When:
Beginning early Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday evening.

Additional information:
A low pressure system is expected to bring a wintry mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain to the region on Wednesday. Both the morning and evening commutes will be affected.

Note that even a few centimetres of ice pellets can result in travel conditions that can be more hazardous than heavy snowfalls. Ice pellets result in reduced traction on roadways and are difficult to shovel due to their dense nature.

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Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate.

Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.