Eastern Canada Braces for Heavy Snowfall as Winter Storms Intensify
Ontario and Quebec face significant disruptions with up to 50 cm of snow forecast, while Atlantic provinces and western regions contend with severe weather conditions.
- Southern Ontario experienced its heaviest snowfall of the season, with up to 26 cm recorded at Toronto Pearson Airport, causing school closures and parking bans.
- Quebec is preparing for its largest storm of the season, with snowfall totals expected to reach 40 cm in parts of the province, prompting flight cancellations and travel warnings.
- A second storm is predicted to hit Ontario this weekend, potentially bringing an additional 25-50 cm of snow to some regions, with difficult travel conditions anticipated.
- Municipalities across affected provinces are conducting plowing and snow removal operations, with Toronto enforcing parking restrictions on designated snow routes until early next week.
- Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings across Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the Atlantic provinces, advising residents to avoid non-essential travel and prepare for potential power outages.
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