Yellow Advisory Issued as Blowing Snow and Dangerous Cold Target Toronto
A yellow weather advisory is now in effect as Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area brace for a sharp return of winter conditions that could quickly turn dangerous. Forecasters are warning that a fast-moving system will bring snow, powerful winds and bitter cold, creating blowing snow and reduced visibility across the region.
Here’s what’s unfolding. A low-pressure system is pushing into southern Ontario, spreading snow through the GTA. While snowfall totals may not sound extreme on their own, the real concern is timing and intensity. Snow is expected to fall quickly and strong winds arriving behind a cold front will whip that snow across roads, sidewalks and open areas. That combination raises the risk of sudden whiteout conditions, even where snowfall is relatively modest.
Wind gusts could reach up to 80 kilometres per hour as the cold front moves through. That kind of force can lift loose snow and create blowing snow conditions that make driving hazardous, especially on highways and exposed routes. Visibility can drop with little warning and road surfaces can become icy fast.
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But the story does not end when the snow tapers off. Much colder air is set to follow. Temperatures are expected to plunge well below freezing and wind chills will make it feel dangerously cold, particularly overnight. In some areas, wind chill values could dip to levels that pose a risk of frostbite on exposed skin in a short period of time.
This matters because Toronto has already been locked in a prolonged deep freeze. Prolonged cold strains infrastructure, affects transit reliability and increases risks for vulnerable populations. For commuters, even a short trip can become risky when blowing snow reduces visibility and extreme wind chills follow close behind.
Officials are urging residents to prepare for rapidly changing conditions. Drivers are being advised to slow down, allow extra travel time and be ready for sudden drops in visibility. Pedestrians should dress in layers, protect exposed skin and remain alert to icy surfaces and strong gusts.
Weather systems like this move quickly, but their impacts can be serious. Conditions can change in minutes, not hours and that unpredictability is what makes this advisory especially important to take seriously.
Stay with us for continuing coverage and updated forecasts as this system moves through. We’ll keep bringing you the latest information to help you stay safe and informed.
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