Winter Storm Pummels Toronto With Near-Record Snowfall

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jin Yu YoungJanuary 26, 2026 at 05:37 AM

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A major winter storm brought near-record snowfall to Toronto on Sunday, with Toronto Pearson International Airport receiving approximately 18 inches (46 centimeters) by 10 p.m. Temperatures dropped as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 13 Celsius), with wind chills reaching minus 9 Fahrenheit (minus 23 Celsius). The city declared a "major snowstorm condition," deploying over 600 snowplows. The storm caused significant disruptions, with approximately 65% of flights canceled at the airport from Saturday evening through Sunday. All Toronto Public Library branches were closed, and hundreds of Toronto schools will be closed on Monday, with exams rescheduled. The peak of the snowfall was expected to end around 11 p.m. Sunday.

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Toronto

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