Schools closed, commuters facing delays as snow blankets southern Ontario and Quebec

Schools Closed, Drivers Told to Stay Home as Snow Storm Blows Into Southern Ontario

Schools have been closed, highways are blocked, and flights are delayed as a winter storm blows through southern Ontario, causing chaos. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued several alerts for Ontario, including Toronto, saying an estimated 20 to 35 centimetres of snow is expected. “A low pressure system will continue to bring significant snowfall to much of southern Ontario,” ECCC said, adding that cold winds are adding to the we…

More snow set to blanket Southern Ontario, rush hour chaos also likely

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Freezing temperatures and major snowfall expected in Ontario

A blast of winter weather is sweeping over Ontario, where temperatures are expected to plunge and the snow is set to pile up. Snowfall and snow squall warnings are in place across large parts of the province, setting up a possible messy morning commute on Thursday.

20cm snowfall may significantly impact rush hour traffic

Significant snowfall is expected throughout Durham Region which may impact commutes, according to Environment Canada. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel, it added. The snowfall amount expected is of 10 to 20 cm. Expect reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic, it said. The snowfall is expected to continue thr…

Cold air seeps south, snow totals increase in Ontario

Thursday mornings commute could be slower in parts of Ontario as a low pressure system brings heavy, fluffy snowfall. Parts of the GTA and the 401 corridor could see accumulations of up to 20 cm. Weather alerts are also in place for snow squalls in some areas