The Greater Toronto Area is preparing for a significant snowfall event as a robust winter system moves in late Wednesday evening, potentially bringing the most snow accumulation of the season so far.
CityNews’ Chief Meteorologist forecasts that over 20 centimeters of snow is expected to blanket various parts of the GTA, with the snowfall beginning around 9 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Downtown Toronto might see snow ranging from 5 to 15 cm.
Additionally, strong winds accompanying the snowfall are likely to cause blowing snow, starting late Wednesday evening. The heaviest accumulation is anticipated in areas north and east of Toronto, such as Scarborough, York Region, and Durham Region, where snowfall totals could exceed 20 centimeters by Thursday afternoon, combined with gusty winds leading to blowing snow.
The timing of the storm raises concerns, with the heaviest snowfall predicted overnight, potentially making Thursday morning’s commute challenging. Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility during peak travel times are expected, prompting possible disruptions, including anticipated school bus cancellations in various parts of the region on Thursday morning.
Currently, the one-day snowfall record for this season at Toronto Pearson International Airport stands at 12 centimeters on December 26. Stay tuned for further updates.
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