Yellow Weather Alert: Snowfall Warning Issued for Southern Ontario

TORONTO, January 14, 2026 — A Yellow warning has just been issued for Toronto and southern Ontario with a significant snowfall expected to begin tonight. Environment and Climate Change Canada expects 10 to 20 cm of snowfall beginning late this evening and lasting through Thursday afternoon.

Get those shovels armed and ready, as the snow will not taper off until Thursday evening, according to ECCC, Canada’s most trusted weather source.

More details from ECCC

A developing low pressure system will bring significant snowfall to much of southern Ontario. A sharp temperature drop leading to cold wind chills by Thursday morning, during ongoing snowfall, will add to the adverse weather conditions.

There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic on Thursday. Drivers and pedestrians are being advised to prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel.

Yellow warning – snowfall areas affected

Dunnville – Caledonia – Haldimand; City of Toronto; Uxbridge – Beaverton – Northern Durham Region; Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region; Pickering – Oshawa – Southern Durham Region; Vaughan – Richmond Hill – Markham; Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago; Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale; City of Hamilton; Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus; Caledon; Mississauga – Brampton; Halton Hills – Milton; Burlington – Oakville

Environment and Climate Change Canada

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