More snow in 7 days than the entire last winter season in Southern Ontario [Video]

Southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have been buried under extraordinary snow, with more accumulation in just one week than in the 2023-2024 winter season.

Between February 12 and February 17, 2025, a series of powerful winter storms blanketed the region, dumping an astonishing 53.6 centimetres of snow at Toronto Pearson International Airport alone. This amount surpasses the total snowfall of the entire 2023-2024 winter season, which saw only 47.6 centimetres over several months.

The sudden and extreme snowfall has led to significant disruptions, including widespread flight cancellations, treacherous road conditions, and ongoing travel advisories. At Toronto Pearson International Airport, hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled as crews worked around the clock to keep runways clear. Meanwhile, road maintenance crews have struggled to manage the rapid buildup of snow, causing delays for commuters and transit systems alike.

The dramatic contrast between this week’s snowfall and last winter’s …