A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for the GTA and its surrounding areas as snow and rain are expected on Friday`s forecast.
Affected areas include most of southern Ontario including Toronto, Peel, York, Barrie, Orillia and the Dufferin regions.
Meteorologists are expecting about 10-15 centimetres of snow, and a chance of freezing rain are possible for Thursday evening overnight into Friday morning`s rush hour.
Motorists and pedestrians are urged to be cautious when as roads can become icy and slippery during freezing rain.
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