Toronto is grappling with a major cleanup effort following a historic winter storm that blanketed the city and much of southern Ontario with record-breaking snowfall on January 25. The storm saw 61 centimeters of snow falling across Toronto, setting a new single-day snowfall record for the city.
At Toronto Pearson International Airport, 46 centimeters of snow fell in one day. Widespread disruptions were reported across eastern Canada and parts of the United States by this powerful weather system.
As the storm moved out, city crews initiated round-the-clock cleanup operations. Mayor Olivia Chow noted that over 600 plows had been deployed. Despite these efforts, many residential streets and sidewalks remained challenging to navigate, leading to frustration among residents trying to clear their properties.
Snow removal is expected to continue for several days, with the city planning to speed up clearing in harder-hit areas. Environment Canada warns that winter conditions are not over yet. Snow squall watches and blowing snow advisories remain in effect across parts of southern Ontario, with wind gusts between 40 and 60 km/h potentially reducing visibility, especially in rural regions.