A powerful winter storm is sweeping through southern Ontario on Sunday, bringing significant snowfall and dangerous travel conditions across multiple regions.
What to ExpectSnowfall accumulations will vary by location:
- Toronto, Mississauga, North York, Brampton, Durham Region, Halton Region, and Hamilton: expected 15 cm to 25 cm of snow.
- Peterborough area: Could see up to 40 cm of snow.
- Niagara Region: 10 cm to 20 cm of accumulation expected.
Snowfall rates could reach 3 to 5 cm per hour, leading to significantly reduced visibility due to heavy snow and blowing snow.
TimingThe storm will continue throughout the day before tapering off this evening. The heaviest snowfall is expected this morning, leading to rapidly worsening conditions.
Travel Impacts & Safety RecommendationsThe combination of intense snowfall and strong winds will create treacherous travel conditions across the region. Roads may become impassable due to quick snow accumulation, and visibility could be severely reduced at times.
Authorities strongly advise postponing non-essential travel …