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Parts of GTA remain under snowfall warning as advisory ends for City of Toronto

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Codi Wilson

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CP24’s Courtney Heels talks with OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt to get the latest on the weather that may impact your commute.

Accumulating snow made the morning commute challenging for Toronto drivers heading back to the office after the holidays.

A yellow alert snowfall warning was previously issued for Toronto and other parts of the GTA, with Environment Canada warning of “challenging” travel conditions for drivers on Monday.

Key details:

  • Up to 10 centimetres of snowfall is expected on Monday
  • GTA school boards reported some weather-related school bus delays
  • Some GTA transit agencies are reported delays on surface routes
  • Snowfall is expected to taper off this morning but there is a risk of freezing drizzle in Toronto this afternoon

11 a.m.

A snowfall warning previously issued for the City of Toronto has now ended but Environment Canada says the advisory remains in effect for areas east of the city, including Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby.

10:30 a.m.

Toronto Pearson International Airport said as of 10 a.m., about three centimetres of snow had fallen at the airport.

“Snow continues to fall at the airport, and our airfield teams are out keeping critical areas clear so planes can take off and land,” the airport said in a post on social media.

“Our team will stay out on the airfield clearing snow to ensure the safe arrival and departure of aircraft.”

10 a.m.

Environment Canada now says the snowfall is expected to taper off later this morning. There is a risk of freezing drizzle this afternoon.

9:30 a.m.

York Region Transit says there are multiple routes with delays over 20 minutes due to the weather conditions. Some weather-related delays have also been reported on the TTC.

8:30 a.m.

Mississauga has declared a significant weather event due to the snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada.

7:45 a.m.

Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said there have been no major collisions on GTA highways so far this morning. He noted that roads are “snow-covered, wet and sloppy.”

“Obviously the work is ongoing with keeping those highways clear and salted,” he told CP24.

7:30 a.m.

The Toronto District School Board says some bus routes have been impacted by weather-related delays but buses are still running this morning.

School bus delays have also been reported elsewhere in the GTA, including the regions of York, Peel, Halton, and Durham.

7 a.m.

In a news release, the City of Toronto said winter operations may lead to some traffic delays.

“Toronto is expecting snow beginning early Monday morning and continuing throughout the day into Tuesday morning. Snowfall is expected to peak during the morning rush hour,” the news release read.

6 a.m.

Environment Canada says there may be “reduced visibility” at times this morning in heavy snow.

heavy snowfall The white stuff is expected to began to fall early Monday morning and should come to an end by Monday afternoon. (Source: Environment Canada)

“Although modest snowfall amounts are expected, the timing of this snow will be problematic. Because the holiday season is now behind us, and traffic patterns should be closer to normal, this snow is expected to have more of an impact on the morning commute,” the weather advisory read.

“Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Allow extra time for travel.”

Snow is expected to taper off this afternoon but could transition to freezing drizzle, Environment Canada said.

Toronto is expected to see a high of 1 C but it will feel like -12 in the morning.