Toronto's First Snowfall of the Season Brings Winter Driving Challenges
Toronto is experiencing its initial snowfall of the year, with Environment Canada issuing a special weather statement warning of challenging winter driving conditions and potential transportation delays. The national weather agency predicts 5 to 10 centimeters of snow for the city through Sunday evening, urging drivers to plan accordingly.
The special weather statement was issued at 5:20 a.m. (https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=43.655,-79.383), with city officials noting that salt brine has been applied to major routes and bridges to prevent ice buildup. Toronto's first snowfall of the season could arrive as early as Sunday morning, so residents are advised to be cautious on roads and sidewalks due to potential slipperiness.
City crews are on standby, and salters have been positioned across the city to respond swiftly once the snow begins to accumulate. Residents are encouraged to give themselves extra travel time and consider installing winter tires for safer driving.
Despite some uncertainty regarding the system's track and total accumulation, the highest snowfall amounts are expected southeast of a line from Stratford to Orillia.
