Police responded to multiple collisions across southern Ontario on Saturday as heavy snowfall resulted in dangerous driving conditions.
In posts on social media, Ontario Provincial Police said they’ve received several reports of collisions, prompting them to urge drivers to avoid travel.
No serious injuries have been reported from the collisions.
Snow squall warnings in southern Ontario remained in effect Saturday, with as much as 40 centimetres of snow expected to fall for parts of the province this weekend.
Environment Canada says the snow is expected to continue into Sunday.
“Local additional snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 centimetres are likely, with higher amounts possible if snow squalls become stationary over one area. Snow squalls should diminish in intensity through the day Sunday,” Environment Canada said.
“In addition, northwest winds gusting up to 60 km/h will result in areas of blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility at times.”
A weather advisory is also in effect for Kitchener and Waterloo, with local snowfall reaching up to 15 centimetres.
“Snow squalls cause weather conditions to vary considerably; changes from clear skies to heavy snow within just a few kilometres are common,” Environment Canada says.
If visibility is reduced while Ontarians are out on the road, Environment Canada urges motorists to slow down, look out for tail lights ahead and be ready to stop.
“Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions,” the weather warning reads.
Environment Canada also issued a weather advisory for some areas east of the GTA, like Peterborough, Pickering and Oshawa, as the lake effect snow is expected to blow inland on Saturday. Here, snowfall between five to 10 centimetres is expected.
As snow blankets parts of southern Ontario, Toronto can also expect some flurries over the weekend. Environment Canada forecasts about two centimetres of snow to blow through the city Saturday afternoon with wind chill cooling temperatures to about -13. No weather advisories are currently in effect for Toronto.
The chilly weather is expected to carry through into Sunday, with flurries forecast to end that afternoon after winds reach speeds of up to 40 km/h in the morning.