Special weather statement in effect for Southern Ontario

A special weather statement is in effect for Southern Ontario including Hamilton and Niagara Region.

Environment Canada says light snow or ice pellets may hit portions of Southwestern Ontario Monday morning and move towards the Golden Horseshoe later in the morning.

A freezing rain warning is also in effect for the area of Halton and Peel.

The precipitation is expected to last a couple of hours and could cause slippery conditions on untreated surfaces.