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.

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.