A yellow alert snowfall warning has been issued for Toronto, with Environment Canada predicting challenging travel conditions for Monday morning. Several GTA school boards are reporting weather-related bus delays, and Mississauga has declared a significant weather event. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and allow extra time for their commutes.
CP24’s Courtney Heels spoke with OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt to provide the latest updates on the weather conditions and potential impacts on commuters. A yellow alert snowfall warning was issued for Toronto , with Environment Canada cautioning of “challenging” travel conditions for drivers on Monday morning. Several GTA school boards have reported weather-related school bus delays. Mississauga declared a significant weather event in response to the snowfall warning .
The City of Mississauga declared a Significant Weather Event effective Monday, January 5, 2025, at 8:20 am due to the 'Yellow Warning - Snowfall' issued by Environment Canada, adhering to the Province’s Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt reported that there were no major collisions on GTA highways at the time of the report. However, he noted that roads were “snow-covered, wet and sloppy,” urging drivers to exercise caution. The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) confirmed that some bus routes were experiencing weather-related delays, while assuring that buses were still operating. Similar reports of school bus delays came from other areas within the GTA, including York, Peel, Halton, and Durham regions. \The City of Toronto issued a news release indicating that winter operations could lead to traffic delays. The city expected snowfall to begin early Monday morning and continue throughout the day, extending into Tuesday morning. Environment Canada's advisory emphasized that the snowfall was anticipated to peak during the morning rush hour. The snowfall was predicted to start in the early hours of Monday morning and conclude by the afternoon. The weather advisory from Environment Canada stated, “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 advisory added, “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.”\Environment Canada forecasts the snow to diminish in the afternoon, potentially transitioning into freezing drizzle. The forecasted snow posed a significant concern for commuters due to its timing during the morning rush hour, after the holiday season. The warnings from both Environment Canada and the city of Toronto emphasized the potential for challenging travel conditions, reduced visibility, and significant impacts on traffic. School boards across the GTA, including Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, and Durham, reported weather-related delays for school buses, alerting parents and students to anticipate potential disruptions. The declaration of a significant weather event by Mississauga further underscored the severity of the expected conditions. Drivers were advised to exercise extreme caution, allowing for extra travel time and being mindful of snow-covered and slippery road conditions. The OPP's presence and monitoring of highway conditions, combined with warnings from various authorities, emphasized the proactive measures taken to address the snowfall's impact on the GTA's transportation infrastructure and public safety
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