A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto, predicting significant snowfall and strong winds this weekend. Environment Canada forecasts that the city could receive between five and ten centimeters of snow starting late Saturday night and continuing into Sunday morning. The snow is expected to transition to rain by Sunday afternoon.

If the snowfall persists longer than anticipated, totals could exceed ten centimeters. In addition to the snow, strong southwest winds are expected to develop on Sunday morning, with gusts reaching 60 to 70 kilometers per hour. These winds are expected to diminish by the evening.

The weather alert warns of potential local utility outages and advises residents that roads and walkways may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Mississauga's snow crews are preparing to monitor conditions overnight and respond as necessary.

Warnings are in effect across much of southern Ontario, where snowfall amounts could range from five to twenty centimeters by Sunday. Areas near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, which are still recovering from a recent storm, are predicted to be the hardest hit.

Travel conditions are expected to be challenging throughout the region. The weather agency has noted that the snow will mix with rain on Sunday morning, further complicating road conditions. A 40 percent chance of flurries is also forecast for Sunday night, with temperatures dropping to a low of -6 degrees Celsius, feeling like -13 degrees Celsius with the wind chill.

In the days following the storm, Toronto's weather is expected to remain cold, with a mix of sun and clouds. Monday's forecast includes a high of -2 degrees Celsius, while Tuesday is expected to reach a high of 0 degrees Celsius. The city has already taken precautions by salting expressways, hilly roads, bridges, and high-priority intersections to mitigate slipperiness due to the impending snow.