Up to 25 cm of snow in forecast for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent

Get those shovels ready abig blast of snowfall is headed for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, according to Environment Canada.

The weather agency says 15 to 25centimetresof snow are in the forecast for the regions. A snowfall warning is in effect.

Parts of Southern Ontario are expected to gettwo rounds of snow, Environment Canada says.

The first is continuing Monday morning 5 centimetresof snow areexpected by noon. Areas near Lake Erie could see up to 10 centimetres.

During the evening, another helpingof snowfall is expected to begin, lasting until Tuesday morning.

Environment Canada said that round could bring another 10 to 20 centimetresof snow.

A high of 6 C is in the forecast for Windsor on Monday, but with the wind chill it will feel like 17.

Environment Canada is telling the public to be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

"Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow," the agency said.