Heavy snow expected in much of Eastern Canada, as parts of West see wind chill of -40

Much of southern Ontario and Quebec is under winter storm and snowfall warnings as a low-pressure system moves east toward the Atlantic provinces.

Between 15 and 40 centimetres is forecast to fall by this afternoon across an area stretching from Windsor, Ont., to Gaspé in Quebec.

New Brunswick could see up to 25 centimetres in some areas as snowfall continues into tonight.

Snowfall in western Newfoundland is expected to continue into Friday, with at least 10 to 20 centimetres forecast.