With snowfall expected to start Wednesday morning, Environment Canada, has advised southern Durham motorists to allow extra time for travel.
It said an Alberta clipper will push into the region with snow beginning Wednesday morning impacting the morning commute. The snow will ease through the afternoon or early evening potentially impacting the evening commute as well.
It has forecast snowfall amounts near 10 cm with poor visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow beginning Wednesday morning and easing late in the afternoon.
“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times,” said the weather agency.