Snow and rainfall projected for parts of Canada

CP24 meteorologist Bill Coulter provides an update on weather conditions in Toronto and parts of the GTA.

Winter storms are expected in many parts of Western Canada while continued rainfall is projected in numerous locations in Ontario and Quebec.

Here’s what you need to know about Environment Canada’s current alerts for parts of the country.

Western Canada

Yellow warnings are in effect for certain areas in southern Alberta.

The yellow warnings indicate moderate impact of heavy snow in Calgary, Banff and other areas in the province.

Meanwhile, some areas of Alberta, including east of Calgary, have an orange warning, a higher alert level that is less common than the yellow alert.

The orange warning says heavy snow will continue today with as much as 25 to 40 cm of snow expected.

“Strong northwest winds are causing poor visibility in blowing snow,” according to the advisory.

The snow is expected to end Thursday night in the province.

Meanwhile, a winter storm is projected to hit southern Manitoba Thursday morning through Friday, including Winnipeg. Some areas could see between four and eight cm of snow, while areas in higher terrain could see as much as 15 cm.

Portions of southern Saskatchewan have snowfall warnings in effect. Affected areas can expect between 10 and 15 cm of snow, with some seeing as much as 25 cm.

“Travel may be challenging, particularly along the Trans-Canada Highway from the Alberta border to Regina, and along Highway 11 from Regina to Saskatoon,” according to the advisory.

Meanwhile, freezing rain is expected to end Thursday morning in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Ontario and Quebec

Ontario has a number of fog and winter snow advisories, along with special weather statements about rainfall.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, following significant rainfall over the last few days in some areas, according to Environment Canada.

Areas such as Toronto could see as much as 20 mm of rain. Showers, with the risk of thunderstorms, are expected to end Thursday night. Following significant rainfall over the last few days, Thursday’s showers could “have significant impacts,” according to Environment Canada.

Northern areas such as Lake Superior Park have a yellow advisory for dense fog. The impact is expected to be “moderate,” with near zero visibility, according to Environment Canada.

Quebec has fog advisories and special weather statements for some areas. The widespread fog will form early this morning and cause poor visibilities. Conditions will improve during the day, though travel will likely be hazardous in some locations.

Besides a yellow snowfall warning for Qikiqtarjuaq, Nvt., no other provinces or territories had advisories in effect as of 11 a.m. ET.