Just hours after enduring a significant winter blast, Toronto is bracing for another major snowstorm, with Environment Canada issuing a winter storm warning for the region. The city is expected to see up to 25 cm of snowfall by Sunday morning, with conditions deteriorating rapidly.
Officials warn that peak snowfall rates could reach three to five centimetres per hour, accompanied by strong winds and significantly reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
“Travel will be hazardous and is not recommended,” Environment Canada stated in its advisory.
Toronto’s Director of Operations and Maintenance, Vincent Sferrazza, told CP24 that cleanup efforts will extend into early next week.
“This is going to be one of those events where we will have to visit all the roads, all of the cycling infrastructure, and sidewalks multiple times,” he said, emphasizing that plowing will continue throughout the weekend.
With a daytime high of -4°C and wind chills near -14°C, conditions will remain bitterly cold for residents navigating the storm.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has announced several service adjustments in anticipation of the storm.
- The agency will run storm trains overnight to keep subway tracks clear of snow and ice.
- Subway trains will be stored underground instead of in the yards to prevent disruptions.
- Streetcar crews are actively clearing ice to ensure overhead power remains functional.
- 56 bus stops, mostly in hilly areas, will be temporarily out of service until Sunday evening.
As the city prepares for the storm, residents are advised to check transit updates, avoid unnecessary travel, and allow extra time for commutes.