Some areas of Ontario are going to see up to 20 cm of snow [Video]

It’s that time of year again, and parts of Ontario are bracing for heavy snowfall that is expected to impact Monday’s morning commute.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for several communities, with up to 20 cm.

According to the forecast, the region could see snowfall rates reaching 2 to 4 cm per hour, causing rapidly changing and potentially dangerous driving conditions.

The snowfall warning impacts the following areas in Northwestern Ontario:

• Lansdowne House
• Weagamow Lake
• North Caribou Lake
• Cat Lake
• Deer Lake
• Fort Hope
• Ogoki

In addition to the snowfall, northeasterly winds are expected to gust up to 60 km/h, which may lead to areas of blowing snow and further reduce visibility.

The snowfall is set to begin Sunday evening and continue through the night, easing by Monday morning.

A special weather statement has also been issued for areas further south, such as Nakina, Aroland and Pagwa, where snowfall amounts could exceed 10 cm. In …