Environment Canada now says that the GTA could receive up to 30 centimetres of snow as a major winter storm continues to hit the city.

Schools across the GTA are closed today and Environment Canada is warning drivers to “prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.”

The snow is expected to taper off later this afternoon, according to Environment Canada.

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An Orange snowfall warning is in effect for the GTAWhen will your street be plowed? Check hereEnvironment Canada says that up to 30 cm of snow is possibleThe snowfall is expected to stop by 2 p.m.Wind gusts of up to 50 km/h are possible

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8:47 a.m. – DVP closed in both directions

In an update to CP24, Toronto police say the Don Valley Parkway remains closed due to dangerous winter driving conditions and multiple collisions.

Police say the DVP southbound is closed at Eglinton Avenue down to the Gardiner Expressway because of several minor collisions, black ice, and to allow city snowplows to clear the roadway.

In an update, police say the DVP northbound is also closed at Bloor Street. Drivers are being warned to expect major delays and to consider alternate routes.

ROAD/HIGHWAY CLOSURE: UPDATE
DVP S/B at Eglington Ave
8:10 am
-N/B DVP closed at Bloor St
-expect major delays
-consider alternate routes#GO104707
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 15, 2026

8:32 a.m. – When will my street be plowed?

Snow-clearing operations are underway in and around Toronto as residents dig out from Thursday morning’s storm.

The City of Toronto’s PlowTO Map shows that most of the city’s main roads were cleared in the last four hours. Some residential areas were serviced between four and eight hours ago.

Trucks are still on ground across the city working to make way for the morning commute, starting with expressways and major arterial roads.

Sidewalks are in the process of being plowed, but some haven’t been service in more than eight hours, according to the city.

Click here for an update on when your street will be serviced.

8:31 a.m. – Hamilton cancels New Year’s Levee and Order of Hamilton ceremony

Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says the city has cancelled tonight’s New Year’s Levee and Order of Hamilton ceremony due to the storm and widespread closures.

“Due to today’s inclement weather and the closure of City of Hamilton facilities and administration offices, tonight’s New Year’s Levee and Order of Hamilton ceremony scheduled for this evening (Jan. 15) at City Hall has been cancelled,” Horwath said in a statement.

The mayor says the Order of Hamilton recipients who were set to be recognized will instead be included in ceremonies planned for Friday and Saturday. She is urging residents to stay home if possible and to take it slow if they must travel, adding: “SNOW DAY!”

8:30 a.m. – DVP southbound/Northbound closed after black ice

Toronto police say the Don Valley Parkway southbound is closed due to dangerous driving conditions and multiple collisions.

Police say the DVP southbound is closed at Eglinton Avenue down to the Gardiner Expressway due to several minor collisions, black ice, and to allow city snowplows to clear the roadway.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and to expect major delays as crews work to improve road conditions.

8:20 a.m. – Toronto Public Library delays opening of all branches

Toronto Public Library says all branches will open later than usual today because of the winter storm.

“Due to the snow, all library branches will open at 12 p.m. today,” the library system said in a statement, urging residents to stay safe and warm.

8:05 a.m. – Environment Canada upgrades snowfall warning to orange

Environment Canada says the winter storm hitting southern Ontario is expected to bring significant snowfall and dangerous travel conditions throughout the day. They have now upgraded their warning from yellow to orange.

The agency says 20 to 30 centimetres of snow is expected, with reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing snow. The snowfall is expected to continue through the morning and taper off late this afternoon.

“Travel will be hazardous. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic,” Environment Canada said, adding that very cold wind chills will worsen conditions and that non-essential travel should be avoided.

7:50 a.m. – OPP urges drivers to stay off roads as crashes mount

Ontario Provincial Police are urging drivers to avoid any unnecessary travel as the winter storm continues to pound the region.

“Plenty of cars in the ditches. SLOW DOWN, stay in control. Make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the road before you head out! Stay home if you can,” police said in a video posted to X.

The OPP is reminding motorists that road conditions are deteriorating quickly and that even short trips can become dangerous in severe winter weather.

Plenty of cars in the ditches. SLOW DOWN, stay in control. Make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the road before you head out! Stay home if you can. #OnStorm ^ks pic.twitter.com/hxHcKFTQqp

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) January 15, 2026

7:40 a.m. – Toronto opens additional warming centres

The City of Toronto says it is opening additional warming centres later this evening as dangerously cold temperatures move into the city.

In an update to social media, officials say two more sites will open at 5 p.m.: Cecil Community Centre at 58 Cecil St. and Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre at 870 Queen St. E.

The city says several warming centres that were previously opened remain available, including locations at 136 Spadina Rd., 81 Elizabeth St., 12 Holmes Ave., 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd., and 349 George St.

7:35 a.m. – Some delays reported at Pearson airport

An air traffic management initiative is in place at Pearson International Airport and it is expected that there will be some impact to both arriving and departing flights as a result, officials say.

“Snow-clearing operations are underway, with crews conducting continuous loops of the airfield. Travelers, please check your flight status before coming to the airport,” the airport said in a post to social media.

7:30 a.m. – Service suspended on Finch West LRT

There is currently no service along the entire Line 6 Finch West LRT route due to weather conditions. Service has been suspended as of 5:15 a.m. The TTC says that shuttle buses are running from Humber College to Finch West stations.

Line 6 Finch West: No service between Finch West and Humber College stations due to weather conditions.Shuttle buses will run from Humber College to Finch West Station.

— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) January 15, 2026

7:25 a.m. – Latest snowfall totals in Toronto

CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter says that 9 cm of snow has already fallen at Pearson International Airport. He says that he anticipates that we will get an additional 15 cm of snow this morning. The heaviest bands of snow will stop by 10 a.m. and there will be lighter snow between 10 a.m. and noon that will eventually give way to flurries.

“Take it easy. If you don’t have to travel and be on the roads don’t and if you do, use extreme caution,” Coulter says.

7:15 a.m. – TTC cancels express buses

The TTC says all express bus service has been cancelled due to the winter storm.“All express service cancelled due to inclement weather. All buses will be operating local routing,” the transit agencysaid in an update posted to social media earlier this morning.

7: 10 a.m. – GO Transit warns of delays

Metrolinx says most GO trains are running as scheduled, but warns riders to expect delays as the winter storm moves through the region.

“During today’s heavy snowfall, customers may experience some delays and are encouraged to take extra care while travelling, give themselves extra travel time and to plan ahead,” the agency told CP24 in an update.

Metrolinx says it is currently experiencing some bus delays and is running a modified train service on the Richmond Hill line, with trains operating express from Gormley GO to Langstaff GO.

Customers are being encouraged to check the agency’s website for the latest service updates.

GO Toronto hit by a major snowfall, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. 7 a.m. – CAA anticipating busy day

CAA Winter Driving Expert Nadia Matos says that call volumes have not picked up significantly as of yet but she anticipates calls for service and the wait time for service will “creep up throughout the day.”

“We find that when the snow is coming in like this and with all the cancellations at the school boards and perhaps people are able to work from home, it is actually a bit quitter,” she told CP24. “When the storm starts to lift mixed in with this deep freeze that is when we start to see people actually giving us a call and saying ‘Hey, I need to get going.’”

Matos says that she urges drivers to prepare as much as they can for the conditions, if they need to head out. She says that means leaving plenty of time to commute, making sure your vehicle has extra windshield washer fluid and, most importantly, slowing down.

“We are Canadians. Be courteous and allow other people to merge when we know that lanes are not visible and it is a more difficult drive out there,” she says.

6:30 a.m. – When will the snow stop?

CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter says that the heavy snow will continue until around noon and should taper off entirely by 2 p.m. He says that the total snowfall accumulation in Toronto is likely to range between 15 and 25 centimetres. Bitter cold will accompany the snow with a high of – 9 C this morning that will feel more like – 22 with the wind chill.

“The depth of temperature is already a big story, it is bitterly cold and then we have the snow coming down and because it is this cold it is less dense so you get double the snow that you would with the same moisture content because it is less dense and it piles up,” Coulter says.