Residents are digging out after a sizable storm hit Toronto Thursday, with city officials now calling the blast of winter weather a major snowstorm. (Alan Habbick/CBC)An orange snowfall warning was in place through the day for much of the Greater Toronto Area, including York, Durham and Peel regions. WATCH | Climatologist explains why Thursday's orange warning wasn't issued earlier: Why wasn't Environment Canada's orange snowfall warning issued sooner? | Duration 0:40 An orange snowfall warning is in place for much of the Greater Toronto Area, including York, Durham and Peel regions. Most of the city's child-care centres remain open except for those located at Toronto schools, said the City of Toronto on social media.

Source: CBC News January 15, 2026 14:38 UTC