Toronto Buried by Historic Snowstorm as 60 cm Paralyzes the Region
Toronto has been brought to a near standstill tonight after one of the most powerful winter storms in years slammed the city and the wider Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, dumping as much as 60 centimetres of snow in some neighbourhoods and rewriting the record books in the process.
This storm arrived fast and hit hard. Snowfall rates surged to five and even ten centimetres an hour at times, with strong winds creating whiteout conditions and making even short trips dangerous. By the time the heaviest snow began to ease, roads were clogged, vehicles were stranded and entire communities were effectively frozen in place.
Emergency services were stretched across the region. Police responded to hundreds of collisions and reports of vehicles stuck in ditches or buried along snowbanks. Airports were severely disrupted, with Pearson International recording its largest single-day snowfall ever. Flights were cancelled or delayed and travellers were urged to stay away unless absolutely necessary.
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Public transit crews worked through the storm to keep essential routes moving, but officials repeatedly warned that service could not be guaranteed under such extreme conditions. City leaders declared a major snowstorm response, activating emergency operations and deploying hundreds of plows to prioritize main roads, hospital routes and transit corridors. Even so, authorities cautioned that clearing this volume of snow will take days, not hours.
The impact has rippled into daily life. Schools across Toronto and surrounding districts were closed. Childcare centres delayed openings or shut entirely. Recreation programs were cancelled, public buildings closed and residents were told to stay home unless travel was essential. In some areas, evacuations were ordered after snowplows accidentally struck gas lines, adding another layer of risk during an already dangerous situation.
This storm matters beyond the inconvenience. Extreme weather events like this strain infrastructure, disrupt supply chains and pose serious safety risks, especially for vulnerable residents. Emergency officials are urging patience, caution and community awareness as cleanup continues and temperatures remain low.
The worst of the snowfall may now be over, but the recovery phase is just beginning. Roads will remain slippery, visibility may still be reduced and travel disruptions are expected to continue into the coming days.
Stay with us as crews work around the clock and conditions evolve. Keep following for the latest updates, safety guidance and what comes next as Toronto digs out from this historic winter storm.
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