April 1st Will Be A Snowy Mess In Ontario With Up To 15 cm Expected In Some Spots

This isn't an April Fools joke!
Ontario's Weather Forecast Is Predicting Up To 15 cm Of Snow On April 1st
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Grab your shovels! Ontario's weather forecast is predicting a wintry start to April this year with up to 15 centimetres of snow expected in some areas.

According to The Weather Network, a significant temperature drop is expected to hit eastern parts of the province by Thursday.

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The cold-front will cause "winter-like storms" to sweep through parts of Ontario and Quebec. Environment Canada has released special weather statements for areas such as Prescott, Russell, and Cornwall. 

"There remains some uncertainty as to how long the snow will last on Thursday and how much will accumulate. Forecast guidance suggests snowfall accumulations anywhere from 5 to 15 cm," Environment Canada warns.

Thankfully, things will clear up by Easter weekend with sunshine and double-digits forecasted for much of Ontario.

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