Southern Ontario and Quebec Brace for Second Major Snowstorm in a Week
Environment Canada warns of hazardous travel conditions as heavy snow and strong winds are expected over the Family Day weekend.
- Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for Toronto, Ottawa, and regions across southern Ontario and Quebec, with snowfall expected to reach up to 40 cm in some areas by Sunday.
- Freezing rain and ice pellets are forecast near Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, adding to challenging travel conditions across the region.
- Toronto remains under a major snowstorm condition, with a parking ban still in effect on designated snow routes to facilitate snow removal operations.
- Meteorologists advise against non-essential travel on Sunday due to near-blizzard conditions expected in parts of southern Ontario and Quebec.
- Snow removal efforts are ongoing in Toronto and Ottawa after both cities recorded their highest single-day snowfall totals since March 2023 earlier this week.