Toronto is bracing for a major snowstorm with the potential for record-breaking snowfall. The storm is expected to bring 15 centimetres of snow by Thursday morning, with totals potentially higher in other parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The storm has already caused road closures and flight cancellations, and authorities are urging residents to stay indoors.
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. Toronto officials have said that the cleanup from the storm will be an ‘all hands on deck operation’ and could drag on for days. Toronto is slated to get nearly 15 centimetres of snow by Thursday morning but totals could be higher in other parts of the GTA .
Environment Canada says that snow might get mixed with ice pellets this evening with a risk of freezing rain overnight. Heavy wind gusts of up to 50 km/h are expected on Wednesday night, creating the risk of blowing snow and poor visibility.Environment Canada says the snow will continue overnight and may mix with ice pellets. The snow is expected to taper off by Thursday morning. Toronto’s two school boards, as well as other GTA boards, say they will announce any school closures or bus delays by 6 a.m.GO Transit will be running on a special schedule on Thursday, and customers may see some trip cancellations and modifications. The GTAA says some airlines have cancelled Thursday flights, so they advise travellers to check their flight status before coming to Toronto Pearson International Airport. On Thursday, it will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. The daytime high will be 2 C. Environment Canada says the temperature will fall to -3 C in the afternoon with a wind chill of -10.As of 8 p.m., 15 per cent of the 442 arriving flights and 14 per cent of the 450 departing flights at Toronto Pearson airport have been cancelled. GTAA spokesperson Sean Davidson says some airlines have already cancelled and delayed flights for tomorrow, so passengers should check their travel status before coming to the airport.The TTC says one bus stop has been taken out of service because of slippery road conditions. The northbound 29 Dufferin bus is not stopping at Davenport. “It’s not safe for buses to come to a stop there and pick up customers,” TTC spokesperson Adrian Grundy said. A scheduled 11 p.m. subway closure between Bloor-Yonge and Osgoode stations has also been postponed, the TTC says. “What we really need is all of those shuttle busses to be out servicing local bus routes so we can maintain service there and ensure that all of our crews that were dedicated to the track work that was taking place are out in the system to mitigate for any storm-related issues that may arise,” Grundy said.Several collisions have been reported across the Greater Toronto Area as snow continues to fall. Peel Regional Police spokesperson Const. Tyler Bell-Morena tells CP24 that officers have responded to dozens of collisions at major intersections. “Our officers are out there trying to get those processed as fast as possible and get those roadways clear for you,” Bell-Morena said.OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says they, too, are getting calls about collisions on GTA highways. In Hamilton, OPP officers are responding to vehicles getting stuck while trying to go uphill toward Clappison’s Corner.Metrolinx says GO Transit will run on a special schedule Thursday “to ensure we can maintain reliable service while keeping our trains clear of snow and ice build-up.” The Crown agency notes that it will mean some GO Train trips will be cancelled or modified. As for the UP Express, it is expected to keep its regular schedule.5:15 p.m.: Police advise drivers to slow down Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt is advising drivers to be prepared as road conditions could deteriorate quickly. “It does look like it’s going to have some waves. It’s going to have some real intense periods, and then some less intense periods, and then back and forth. And so, you may think you’re out of the woods, and you start to pick up the speed, and you drive right into a wall of snow again,” Schmidt told CP24.“We just don’t want to see people out there putting themselves in jeopardy, slowing down the snow clearing operations, and again, when the worst scenario comes forward, and you’re involved in a collision someplace, stay inside the safety cage of your vehicle,” Schmidt said.4:45 p.m.: GTA schools cancel evening programming The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has also cancelled permits this evening due to the weather. Both Toronto school boards say they will assess the situation and inform parents and students of any bus delays or cancellations by 6 a.m. Thursday. 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 cancelle
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