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Ontario and Quebec Face Heavy Snowfall and Travel Disruptions During Prolonged Winter Storm

A multi-day winter storm has brought significant snowfall, hazardous conditions, and transportation challenges across the region, with cleanup efforts underway.

People cross a street during a snowstorm in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
A person covers up during a snowstorm in Montreal, Sunday, February 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
People walk through a city park during a snowstorm in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
A person clears snow from around a car during a snowstorm in Montreal, Sunday, February 16, 2025. A winter storm continues to strengthen in parts of Ontario and Quebec on Sunday as heavy snowfall is expected to blanket the provinces with a second big storm in just four days. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Overview

  • Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings for southern Ontario and Quebec, with snowfall totals reaching up to 80 cm in some areas this February.
  • Toronto and Montreal airports experienced hundreds of flight cancellations and delays over the weekend, though operations have largely returned to normal as of Monday morning.
  • Snow squall warnings remain in effect for areas near Georgian Bay and the Bruce Peninsula, with lake effect snow expected to bring up to 60 cm by Tuesday.
  • Montreal schools canceled classes on Monday due to hazardous conditions, while Toronto urged residents to avoid parking on snow routes to facilitate snow removal.
  • A road salt shortage is impacting snow removal operations in Ontario, with contractors beginning to ration supplies after repeated snow events earlier this winter.