Toronto under special weather statement with snow and ‘very cold wind chills’ in the forecast

Toronto could see more snow on Friday and the return of “very cold wind chills” this weekend.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the city and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area, advising of strong winds beginning Friday afternoon and the possibility of local blowing snow.

“A low-pressure system will push into the region on Friday, which will bring snow across the areas with four to eight cm possible by Friday evening,” the federal agency said.

“A cold front will quickly push through the region in the evening. Wind gusts up to 80 km/h will be possible with the passage of the cold front.”

Toronto map Toronto and the rest of the GTA (grey) are under a special weather statement. (Environment Canada)

Environment Canada says winds are expected to ease after the cold front passes.

The federal agency adds that “very cold wind chills” are expected to develop Friday night into Saturday morning.

Toronto will see a high of -4 C on Friday with a wind chill of -15. The temperature will dip down to a low of -18 with a wind chill of -15 in the evening and -31 overnight.

On Saturday, it will be a mix of sun and cloud with a daytime high of -13 C and a nighttime low of -20 C.

There will be a 30 per cent chance of snow on Sunday and a high of -9 C.