Batten down the hatches, Toronto! Snowmaggedon has officially hit the city and it’s not slowing down yet. If you haven’t taken a look outside yet this morning, be prepared for quite the sight. Over a foot of snow has fallen so far and according to weather warnings, we’ve still got more to go. Environment Canada’s Toronto snow storm warning says blizzard conditions, high winds and more snowfall will persist until this evening.
“Blizzard conditions with gusty winds and persistent visibility near zero in snow and blowing snow are expected or occurring,” says the weather alert. Total snowfall amounts will reach up to 50 cm, along with 60 km/hour winds.
People are starting to venture out into the chaos and share their photos of the storm.
One resident measured the snow accumulation in their driveway this morning, which came out to a whopping 35 cm. But, according to the alert, the storm is just getting started.
About 14” (35cm) of snow fell overnight in downtown Toronto. Another 15cm expected before it’s over this afternoon. #ONStorm #snowday pic.twitter.com/8waDUaMQWe
— Leon Kiriliuk (@leonkiriliuk) January 17, 2022
Even the dogs are shook.
Haven’t seen snow like this in Toronto…..ever? #snowday #toronto #tostorm #Snowmageddon2022 pic.twitter.com/bi9IKSL3q3
— Sarah Van Lange 💉💉💉 (@SarahSVL) January 17, 2022
One person braved the elements to start shoveling, but from the looks of it, they’ll be at it for quite a while.
Scene this morning. #Toronto #snowday #snow#snowstorm pic.twitter.com/XNb1Rwuabs
— Mohit Sharma (@Matsharma) January 17, 2022
Needless to say, the road conditions are not exactly ideal if you plan to drive anywhere.
This pretty much sums up driving conditions right now. Toronto & surrounding area expecting up to 35 cms of snow. Roads and highways are VERY slow & slippery. Best advice:stay home if you can. pic.twitter.com/pqCyU0KLfb
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) January 17, 2022
This will be your worst drive in a long time. Heavy snowfall is making roads/hiways slippery/slow. Hills also very slippery like this one on Browns Line in west end-cars struggling to get up. Toronto & GTA expecting up to 35 cms of snow. Listen to Citynews680 on 1’s for updates pic.twitter.com/PuXi2DKUN6
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) January 17, 2022
That is, if you can dig your car out of the snow in the first place.
Currently in Toronto.
We’ve had a bit of snow.#dlws. pic.twitter.com/48wCM982OZ— W. Bongo (@Wongo_Bongo_) January 17, 2022
The blowing snow makes it even harder to see, so if you’re venturing outside today, be prepared for a whiteout.
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Looks like this may be what we’re dealing with until dinnertime tonight. Stay warm and stay safe, Toronto!
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