A snowfall is expected to blanket Toronto with two to four centimetres of snow before temperatures drop overnight on New Year's Eve.

Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory for Toronto around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Along with the snow, strong wind gusts of up to 70 km/h are expected.

"There may be brief bursts of heavier snow with very poor visibility at times," the advisory said. "The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will result in reduced visibility."

If you plan to be on the road, drivers are warned to keep a safe distance from other cars.

A snow squall warning was issued for the city earlier but was lifted shortly before 8:30 a.m.

"Before, we thought there would be a sudden burst of snow, but right now it seems to be not as bad," explained Gerald Cheng, meteorologist for Environment Canada.

Temps drop for New Year's Eve night

If you're planning on heading out for New Year's Eve celebrations tonight, Cheng warns that temperatures are expected to dip to –8 with wind chill.

"If you go out and celebrate, do bundle up," Cheng said.