Southern Ontario and Quebec are set to receive a mix of heavy snow and freezing rain on Wednesday, while large parts of Western Canada face extreme cold.
Almost theis under a freezing rain, winter storm or snowfall warning. Light snow had begun to fall in the region on Wednesday morning and this will only pick up.
"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and extremely hazardous. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Beware of branches or electrical wires that could break under the weight of ice," Environment Canada said in its alert.
Environment Canada has also issued special weather statements for the Montreal region and parts of southern Quebec. These regions are also expected to receive up to 20 cm of snow late in the evening on Wednesday and Thursday morning as the storm system moves eastward.
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