Toronto expected to see its first snowfall Wednesday [Video]

Toronto is expected to see its first snowfall of the season on Wednesday.

A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for the city and the rest of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, advising of snow accumulations near five centimetres.

“A low-pressure system will bring snow to the area beginning Wednesday morning. The snow is expected to taper off Wednesday evening,” Environment Canada said in its advisory.

“Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.”

The temperature high on Wednesday is 2 C with a wind chill of -8 in the morning. It is expected to drop to a low of -2 in the evening with a wind chill of -10.

The City of Toronto said crews will spray salt brine on expressways, hills, bridges and other high-priority locations Tuesday evening to prevent the formation of black ice. …