Special meteorological declaration in force for GTA with strong gusts of wind expected | The Canadian News

Environment Canada has issued a special meteorological statement for the greater Toronto area, warning of strong gusts of wind.

The meteorological agency said gusts of 70 to 80 km / h are expected Monday afternoon into the night.

The statement said strong westerly winds are expected to develop during the afternoon hours with the passing of a cold front.

Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said the winds will slow slowly overnight.

In some parts of the GTA, there is also a blizzard watch in place.

The North York and Durham regions are under surveillance, with Environment Canada warning of possible gusts of water in Georgian Bay beginning at night and continuing through Tuesday.

“A sharp cold front will usher in fresh Arctic air this afternoon and set ideal conditions for lake effect snow flurries,” the advisory said.

“Snowstorms cause weather conditions to vary considerably; Changes from clear skies to heavy snowfall within a few miles are common. Road closures are possible. “

More than 6 inches of snow may fall in 12 hours in surveillance areas.

2:00Peterborough Regional Weather Forecast, December 6, 2021

Meanwhile, Caledon is under a winter weather travel advisory. Environment Canada forecasts gusts and the risk of a brief overnight blizzard Monday through Tuesday morning.

Farnell said the heaviest snow will fall north of Toronto and could bring local amounts of 20 to 35 cm from Barrie to Peterborough.

“The heaviest amounts of snow are also likely in Huron, Perth, Gray and Bruce counties, where visibility will also be close to zero in those storms,” ​​Farnell said.

Much cooler air will remain in place through Tuesday with early morning wind chills of double digits below zero.

“Another major storm will hit the region next weekend with the possibility of more heavy rain and wind along with near-record temperatures on Saturday.”