4:46 p.m. EST Saturday 24 January 2026

Winter Storm Warning in effect for:

• City of Toronto

Hazardous winter storm conditions expected Sunday.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts are possible.
Significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 50 km/h.

When:
Overnight or early Sunday morning through Sunday night.

Additional information:
A band of lake effect snow off Lake Ontario will impact areas beginning overnight or early Sunday morning, predominantly from western Northumberland county to the Greater Toronto Area.

Widespread snow associated with an approaching system will develop Sunday morning. As this occurs, lake enhancement is expected. Locations affected by lake enhancement will receive the highest snowfall amounts.

Lake enhancement will occur over parts of the Greater Toronto Area through Sunday afternoon before shifting southward toward Oakville and Burlington later Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening as winds become northeasterly.

Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Allow extra time for travel.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.