"Up to 10 cm of snow is expected throughout the GTA on Sunday. It's the earliest occurrence of over 5 cm of snow since 1969, the Weather Network posted on social media. But the dump of snow has been causing issues on the roads. Ontario Provincial Police responded to over 140 collisions throughout the day, they said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt with the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division said Sunday is just the beginning of driving in winter weather."
"We've got to get used to this, he told CBC Toronto. Our conditions can be unpredictable so be prepared, give yourself time. He encouraged drivers to have winter tires on their car as they help with traction in any cold weather, not just on ice. He said many of the collisions on Sunday have been rollovers. Drivers are just going too fast for the conditions, he said and reminded drivers to brush off their cars and use their lights for visibility."
"(Spencer Gallichan-Lowe/CBC) James Michael, with TM Towing, spoke to CBC News early afternoon on Sunday. He said the day had already been pretty crazy in terms of business and said he expected it to continue throughout the day. The roads are wet and all it takes for everyone to crash is just a slippery road, he said. Some air travel was also impacted by the snow."
Up to 10 cm of snow fell across the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, marking the earliest occurrence of more than 5 cm since 1969. The snowfall created hazardous driving conditions and prompted the Ontario Provincial Police to respond to more than 140 collisions during the day, with many incidents described as rollovers. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt urged drivers to prepare for unpredictable winter conditions, install winter tires for traction, reduce speed, brush snow off vehicles and use lights for visibility. A tow-truck operator reported heavy call volumes as wet, slippery roads led to crashes. NAV Canada warned of delays at YYZ and advised travellers to check flight status.
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