Yellow Alert Issued as High-Impact Winter Storm Targets Toronto Overnight
A high-impact winter storm is now bearing down on the Greater Toronto Area and conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly overnight as a yellow alert comes into effect.
Forecasters are warning that this system will move in during the early morning hours and it will not be a quick hit. Snow, freezing rain and ice are all part of the picture and that combination is what has meteorologists most concerned. This is not just about snowfall totals. It is about what happens when snow turns to ice and when roads that look manageable suddenly become dangerously slick.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for several regions across the GTA, including parts of York, Halton and Durham. Some communities could see more than 15 centimetres of snow before the system pulls away. In Toronto itself, lower totals are expected, closer to five centimetres, but the bigger issue may be ice accumulation. Even a few millimetres of freezing rain can create a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on untreated roads, sidewalks and highways.
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And that is where the real risk begins. Ice adds weight to tree branches and power lines. It increases the chance of localized power outages. It makes secondary roads especially hazardous. Morning and evening commutes could be slow, tense and in some areas, potentially dangerous.
What makes this storm more complicated is uncertainty. Small changes in temperature and storm track can shift where the heaviest snow falls and where freezing rain takes over. A slight move north or south could mean the difference between a heavy snowfall and a messy mix of ice and rain along key corridors like Highway 401.
Air travel disruptions, school closures and transit delays are all possible if conditions worsen as expected. Officials are urging residents to prepare now. Clear storm drains where possible. Charge devices. Adjust travel plans. And consider staying off the roads if conditions become severe.
Adding to the concern, another active weather system is already lining up for later in the week. So even as this storm exits, more winter weather could be close behind.
This is a developing situation and impacts will vary neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Stay with us for continuous updates as the storm approaches and make sure you are prepared for rapidly changing conditions across southern Ontario.
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