Storm moving into northern Ontario, Quebec to bring strong winds, heavy snow

MONTREAL - A major storm that arrived in northern Ontario on Wednesday is forecast to bring significant snow to the province and to northern Quebec over the coming days — just in time for Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alert system.

The storm, which originated in the United States, will bring heavy snow, strong winds and lake effect snow activity, which occurs when cold air moves over warmer water, Environment Canada meteorologist Gerald Cheng said Wednesday.