The snow storm has passed but the hassles, cancellations and delays continue today. In GTA, Toronto recorded the largest single-day snowfall — which led to school bus cancellations in the Toronto District and Catholic school boards. Meteorologist Jill Taylor said around 26.4 centimetres of snow was recorded at Pearson International Airport on Monday, breaking the record of 13.4 centimetres set on that date in 2009. But the last time Toronto had more than 20 centimetres of snow in a single day was 51 years ago — 20.8 centimetres on Jan. 14, 1968. The GTA, including Toronto, was under a snowfall warning on Monday evening, but that has since been lifted.
The massive snowstorm caused major issues for all public transit, including busses. Regardless as to your travel methods you'll want to prepare for longer than normal travel times due to the weather. The northbound lanes of the DVP were shut down for several hours overnight due to poor weather conditions. It has since reopened. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt sa id there were approximately 300 crashes in the past 24 hours in the GTA and surrounding area. Meteorologists say it will continue to be windy on today with blowing and drifting snow, which I can attest to as I have three foot drifts across my driveway and backyard.. There will be some sunny breaks, but the GTA could get some more flurries late in the afternoon or early evening. Although the temperature was relatively mild this morning, temperatures will fall to -9 C this afternoon. The wind chill will be near -30 overnight.
The frigid weather will continue into Wednesday and it will feel like -30 C with the wind. So bundle up if you have to go out, but if you're one of the lucky ones who can stay in, do so. Get out those fluffy blankets and watch movies and drink hot tea and coco until spring arrives.
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