A major snowstorm is hitting Toronto, with the potential for it to bring the largest accumulation of snow the city has seen in nearly two years. Environment Canada predicts nearly 15 centimeters of snow by Thursday morning, with totals potentially higher in other parts of the GTA. Schools, the Toronto Zoo, and community programs are closed due to the storm. Drivers are advised to be cautious as road conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly.
A snowfall warning is in effect for Toronto and much of the GTA , as a winter wallop will make travelling on the roads challenging, as early as the afternoon rus
Environment Canada says that snow might get mixed with ice pellets this evening with a risk of freezing rain overnight. Please be advised that we will be cancelling permits this evening due to inclement weather conditions.The Peel District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board say all permits for community use of schools for this evening have been cancelled.
CTV Toronto’s Weather Specialist, Lyndsay Morrison, highlights the “system appears to be moving a little slower.” Officials noted they have “plans, processes and relationships” in place to respond to emergencies but did not clarify any specifics.The City of Hamilton has declared a “significant weather event,.” Officials say the city could see “accumulations up to 25 centimetres of snowfall and/or seven millimeters of freezing rain.
They also say crews use “anti-icing liquid” ahead of winter storms and monitor conditions through highway cameras and Road Weather Information System stations .For commuters looking for an alternative to get home this evening, officials from Uber Canada are advising people to “listen to local officials and only travel as needed” and warning of the potential for higher fares.
“If you want to provide the service to riders during the storm, be prepared,” said George Wedge, president of the Ontario Rideshare Drivers Association. “The cancellation will free up all available crews for storm mitigation efforts, including the redeployment of shuttle buses to add extra service to local bus routes,” the TTC wrote in a statement.
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