Season’s Biggest Snowfall Threatens GTA as Powerful Winter Storm Moves In
Good evening and we begin tonight with a serious winter weather alert for millions across southern Ontario. The Greater Toronto Area is bracing for what could be the most impactful snowstorm of the season so far and conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly overnight.
A powerful winter system is moving in late Wednesday evening and weather agencies have issued a yellow snowfall warning for Toronto and surrounding regions. This is not just a light dusting. Forecast models are pointing to widespread, heavy snow, with some communities potentially seeing more than 20 centimetres by the time this system winds down.
Snow is expected to begin late this evening, roughly between nine and ten o’clock and once it starts, it won’t waste any time intensifying. Downtown Toronto may see lower totals, somewhere in the range of five to fifteen centimetres, but areas north and east of the city are facing a much heavier hit. Scarborough, York Region and Durham Region are all in the zone where snowfall could climb well past the twenty-centimetre mark by Thursday afternoon.
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What makes this storm especially concerning is the timing. The heaviest snow is expected overnight and into the early morning hours, setting the stage for a very difficult Thursday commute. Roads are likely to be snow-covered and strong winds could blow that snow around, sharply reducing visibility. Even treated highways may quickly become slick again as snowfall rates pick up.
There are also ripple effects to consider. School boards and bus operators are closely watching this system and cancellations Thursday morning are a real possibility in several parts of the region. Transit delays, slower emergency response times and disruptions to flights and deliveries could also follow if conditions worsen faster than expected.
This storm could easily surpass the biggest one-day snowfall Toronto has seen so far this season, which stands at just over twelve centimetres from late December. And it’s arriving as colder Arctic air pushes south, meaning snow will be lighter and fluffier and easier for winds to lift and drift.
Looking ahead, this storm may be part of a broader pattern. Forecasters are warning that winter is tightening its grip, with more snow chances and deep cold likely to linger through the rest of the month.
For now, the message is simple. Prepare for slower travel, give yourself extra time in the morning and stay alert as conditions change overnight. We’ll continue to track this storm closely and bring you updates as they develop. Stay safe, stay warm and we’ll be right back with more.
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