Special weather statement ends in Toronto following overnight snowfall; warm-up on the way
Posted February 24, 2026 6:34 am.
Last Updated February 25, 2026 9:53 am.
A special weather statement has been lifted following overnight snowfall, which has resulted in slippery road conditions in Toronto for Wednesday’s morning commute.
The snow arrived overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, with 5-10 centimetres falling in parts of the city and across the GTA, leading to reduced visibility in some areas. Temperatures will hold near –6 °C into Wednesday morning before gradually rising to 1°C in Toronto.
The snow comes as an Alberta Clipper sweeps across the area. The highest snowfall amounts are expected along the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Conditions improve slightly midweek. Wednesday will be windy, with westerly gusts of 30–50 km/h, sunny breaks, and a chance of flurries. The high will climb to around the freezing mark before dipping back to –6 overnight.
What to expect in the long-term forecast
A quieter pattern settles in for the latter half of the week. Both Thursday and Friday bring a mix of sun and cloud, with Thursday’s high near -1 and Friday marking a modest warmup, with temperatures rising to 5°C. Overnight lows will gradually ease as well, hovering near –6 on Thursday night and close to the freezing point by Friday night.
680 NewsRadio weather specialist Denise Andreacchi says Tuesday’s cold was well below seasonal for late February.
Andreacchi notes that temperatures will stabilize in Toronto on Wednesday as conditions turn windy but closer to seasonal, before a stretch of above‑zero highs arrives Friday and Saturday to wrap up the month. Another cooldown is expected afterward, with the first week of March trending below seasonal.
The wintry stretch comes as a powerful storm system blankets parts of the northeastern United States with heavy snow, snarling travel and closing schools across several states. Major cities along the Interstate 95 corridor saw their first significant snowfall in months, with some regions reporting hazardous whiteout conditions and widespread delays.
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With files from The Associated Press
