Afternoon Snowfall to Impact the Commute – Slippery Roads Expected
Toronto is under a Winter Weather Advisory as snow arrives this afternoon, bringing up to 10 cm. Slippery roads expected. Stay safe and drive with caution!
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for Toronto as an Alberta Clipper moves in, bringing 5 to 10 cm of snowfall this afternoon. The timing isn’t great—it’s set to coincide with the afternoon commute, which means slow, slippery, and possibly stressful driving conditions. If you’re heading out, plan ahead and give yourself some extra time.
Current Conditions in Toronto (as of 6:00 AM EST):
- Temperature: -4.2°C, but feeling like -9°C with the wind chill.
- Wind: From the north at 11 km/h, a light breeze for now.
- Humidity: 76%, meaning the cold air has some bite to it.
- Pressure: 101.0 kPa and rising, but don’t let that fool you—snow is still on the way.
- Visibility: 24 km, but will drop significantly once the snowfall begins.
Today’s Forecast: Snow Moves In by Noon
Expect a mainly sunny morning, but don’t get too comfortable—clouds will increase and snow will begin near noon. The heaviest snowfall is expected this afternoon, leading to a messy commute. A total of 5 cm is expected by evening, though some areas may see closer to 10 cm. Winds will pick up, shifting to the south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, making it feel colder than the forecasted high of +2°C.
Tonight’s Forecast: A Mix of Rain and Flurries with Gusty Winds
Snow may transition into rain showers late in the evening before shifting back to flurries overnight. Winds will ramp up, coming from the west at 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, making for a blustery and chilly night with a low of -6°C and a wind chill of -13°C.
Weekend Outlook: Cold & Blustery
- Saturday, March 1: A mainly cloudy day with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds will remain strong from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, keeping the wind chill near -16°C. High of -5°C. The night clears out but drops to a frigid -17°C.
- Sunday, March 2: Sunny but cold, with a high of -7°C and a clear, bitterly cold night at -14°C.
- Monday, March 3: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of -1°C. A slight chance of flurries overnight with a low of -4°C.
What to Wear:
Today, dress in layers—you’ll need a warm coat, hat, and gloves this morning, but waterproof boots are essential for the wet snow and possible rain this evening. The weekend’s deep freeze means full winter gear is a must, especially Saturday night when frostbite is a risk.
Weather Trivia:
Did you know? The largest single-day snowfall in Toronto was a whopping 48.3 cm, recorded on December 11, 1944. While today’s storm isn’t historic, it’s still enough to cause some serious travel headaches!
Bottom Line:
Expect a snowy afternoon with tricky travel conditions, followed by blustery winds and a cold weekend. If you’re driving, take it slow and stay safe!
