Snow, cold weather forecast this week in the Greater Toronto Area

Snow and colder temperatures could arrive later this week in the Greater Toronto Area.

Milder weather has dominated the last few days, with a high of 8 C expected and sunny skies on Monday in the GTA, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Tuesday and Wednesday’s high could reach 9 C. There is a 60 per cent chance of rain both days.

But the weather is expected to turn on Wednesday evening when the temperature could drop to a low of -1 C with a 40 per cent chance of flurries or rain showers.

There is a 40 per cent chance of snow on Thursday and a 60 per cent chance on Friday. Highs for both days are just above zero and dip to a low of -5 C on Friday night.

Around 1 cm of snow could fall on Thursday and Friday, according to the Weather Network.

More snow could fall on the weekend with 1 to 3 cm expected Saturday night, and another 1 to 3 cm on Sunday, according to the Weather Network.

Temperatures will hover around the freezing mark on the weekend.