Another spring snowstorm headed to parts of northwestern Ontario bringing up to 20 cm of snow

People in northwestern Ontario should have their shovels ready as Environment Canada warns of yet another spring snowstorm. 

The weather agency issued a number of alerts for parts of Ontario, including a large section of the northwest, spanning from the Manitoba border to White River.

"Significant snow associated with a low-pressure system is expected to move across northwestern Ontario. Total snowfall accumulations will be reduced for areas that receive ice pellets and freezing rain. There remains some uncertainty with where the heaviest snow will fall," reads the alert from Environment Canada on Thursday morning.

The storm is expected to begin Thursday night and will likely continue through to Friday night. In White River, snow may be falling through to Monday morning. 

Most areas in the region are expecting total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 centimetres. There's also a risk of freezing rain and ice pellets for regions near the international border.

Environment Canada said the storm may make for some hazardous travel conditions and reduced visibility.

Parts of the northwest were hit with a spring snowstorm just last week. That storm brought about 10 centimetres of snow to Thunder Bay, but was short lived thanks to rising temperatures later in the week.