Spring 20 days away as rain, wet snow arrive this weekend

A rain and wet snow mix is expected to move into the Toronto Area Thursday night as a strengthening low pressure system approaches the Great Lakes. As the low pressure passes by to the south, brisk northeasterly winds will pull in colder air and cause the precipitation to turn over to all snow this evening. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected by Friday morning. Strong and gusty northerly winds may result in local blowing snow and very poor visibility in exposed areas tonight. Spring is Tuesday, March 20 at 9:16 a.m.