Freezing Drizzle Advisory as Toronto Braces for Back-to-Back Snow Systems
So here’s what’s unfolding in Toronto right now: a yellow freezing drizzle advisory has been issued as the city gets brushed by not one, but two Alberta Clippers rolling in back-to-back. This advisory signals a moderate-impact event, and that mainly means icy surfaces are likely to form—often in places where the ice is almost impossible to spot until you’re already on it. With these systems moving in, up to 10 centimetres of snow could accumulate across the city by Wednesday night.
The first system moved in on Tuesday, bringing a light coating of 1 to 3 centimetres of snow throughout the afternoon. Winds picked up as well, gusting up to about 55 kilometres an hour at times, which meant pockets of blowing snow developed—especially in open areas. Regions like Kitchener and Cambridge saw slightly higher amounts, closer to 4 or even 5 centimetres. North and east of Toronto, places such as parts of York Region and Durham were placed under their own yellow snowfall advisory, with totals possibly reaching 15 centimetres and some localized blowing snow making things even trickier.
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The second system arrives after midnight and continues well into Wednesday. This is the one expected to cause the biggest headaches. Heavy, wet snow is set to blanket the region in the early morning hours, meaning the Wednesday commute will likely be slow, slick and messy. Closer to the lake, that snow may turn into a mix of snow and rain by midday, creating a slushy layer that could make travel even tougher. Further north and east, though, it’s expected to stay as straight snow. The south GTA could see an additional 3 to 6 centimetres, while the north GTA might pick up anywhere from 4 to 8 centimetres—possibly even 10 in some pockets.
Things get particularly dicey Wednesday night. As colder northwest winds sweep in, temperatures will fall to about –6°C, and any lingering moisture or slushy buildup may freeze quickly. Untreated sidewalks and roads could become skating-rink slick in a very short time. There’s also a chance for some lake-effect snow to kick in north of the city early Thursday.
And the cold doesn’t stop there. Once both clippers move through, Toronto may see the coldest air of the season this weekend. By midday Sunday, temperatures are expected to hover near –9°C, then plunge to around –14°C by evening—before even factoring in the wind chill.
All of this, of course, comes with the reminder that an Alberta Clipper is a fast-moving low-pressure system originating in Alberta, known for bringing short bursts of snow, gusty winds and a drop in temperatures.
So if you’re heading out over the next couple of days, plan for slower travel, keep an eye out for hidden ice, and stay warm as this early-winter punch settles in.
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