A winter storm that arrived in Ontario on Wednesday night has dumped more than 25 cm of snow on the GTA, closing schools and daycares across the region.
At least 26 centimetres of snow has fallen at Pearson International Airport.The snow stopped falling across most of the GTA at 8 a.m.
“Major Snowstorm Conditions are no longer timebound to the 72-hour window; it now stays in effect until lifted by the City of Toronto,” the press release reads. In a statement, George Wedge, the president of the Ontario Rideshare Drivers Association, said drivers are being advised to “be patient.” More than 100 pieces of specialized equipment were used throughout the night to clear the over 20 cm of snow that fell at the airport.
“In most cases the delays are minor, sitting around 15 minutes or less, however some trips have been cancelled due to stops out of service as a result of municipal road conditions.” Sferrazza said all 1,400 pieces of winter equipment are out on city streets as the city works to clear highways, roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks.
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