Environment Canada has announced ‘Special Weather’ in effect for Southern Durham Region, projecting snow to arrive on Wednesday night.
It may become mixed with ice pellets before coming to an end by Thursday night. There is also a risk of freezing rain, it said.
At this point, total snowfall amounts are expected to be near 5 cm, said the agency pointing out that Thursday morning and afternoon commutes may be affected.
A low from Texas is expected to move towards the lower Great Lakes on Thursday. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of the low, said Environment Canada adding that it is closely monitoring this situation.