Snow, windy conditions make for challenging driving conditions
Posted November 1, 2020 10:34 pm.
Last Updated November 2, 2020 12:06 pm.
GTA residents are waking up on Monday to the first taste of winter as snow fell across the area Sunday evening.
A special weather statement for Toronto was issued by Environment Canada on Sunday, with one-to-three centimetres expected in some areas. That statement was lifted Monday morning.
No official snow totals have been reported, but Pearson Airport said it received about one centimetre. Because of snow squalls, snowfall numbers across the GTA can vary greatly.
Ok 2020, now you’re just being mean. Waking up to this #sNOw pic.twitter.com/xPNdT2KCcL
— Melanie Ng (@CityMelanie) November 2, 2020
The blast of winter weather also came with strong winds and low visibility in some areas.
Areas north of Toronto reported blustery conditions and heavy snow squalls.
Welcome to Snowvember to start your work week. Toronto and area received only a dusting but areas further north saw up to 10-15 cms of snow. A Wednesday warmup is coming. Temps rising to +16 degrees. Even warmer on Sunday pic.twitter.com/KEl2RI4IJk
— carl hanstke (@carlCityNews) November 2, 2020
Power outages were also reported in some areas of the city and across the province.
Gusty wind is expected to stick around on Monday but with the return on sunshine, what little snow the area saw will quickly melt.
You can check out the complete weather forecast here.
#ONStorm #SnowOntario pic.twitter.com/Mgm3Kot0va
— Jaskaran (@Jaskarancanucks) November 2, 2020
Crisp, cool, and beautiful morning today with just a bit of snow today in Toronto. It's so rare to see snow in the city this early but I kind of love it.#withGalaxy pic.twitter.com/Hv12pLmkjy
— W. Andrew Powell (@wanderpow) November 2, 2020