Heavy snow hits GTA overnight
Snow begins Wednesday evening around 9-10 PM across Greater Toronto Area. Environment Canada forecasts 10-20 cm accumulation by Thursday afternoon. Blowing snow reduces visibility significantly.
Thursday morning commute faces biggest impact. Rush hour traffic slows dramatically under heavy snow conditions. Similar warnings cover York, Durham, Peel regions.
Port Hope and Niagara areas expect heaviest totals near 20-25 cm. Downtown Toronto forecasts 5-15 cm accumulation. Winds near 40 km/h create drifting snow challenges.
Cold snap follows storm
Temperatures drop to -9°C overnight Thursday. Wind chill reaches -22°C Thursday morning, warming slightly to -16°C wind chill afternoon. Hazardous winter conditions persist.
This marks season’s potentially biggest snowfall. Toronto Pearson’s record stands at 12 cm from Dec. 26. School buses face cancellations Thursday morning across GTA.
City crews prepare for rapid road deterioration. Residents plan alternate travel arrangements early. Quick-changing conditions demand immediate preparation.
Regional snowfall totals vary
Toronto: 10-20 cm
Scarborough/York Region: 15-25 cm
Durham Region: 20+ cm possible
Niagara/Port Hope: Highest totals expected
Peel/Halton/Hamilton: Similar GTA warnings
Strong winds exacerbate travel hazards throughout Thursday. Snow tapers by evening but cold lingers. GTA winter operations activate fully.
Prepare vehicles, clear sidewalks early, monitor road closures. Thursday becomes defining winter commute test early in 2026 season.
