A record-breaking winter wonderland blanketed the city yesterday, and you’ll want to keep those shovels handy, because more snow is on the way.
Yesterday’s massive storm delivered a historic battering that hasn’t been seen in nearly a century. As of this morning, Toronto Pearson Airport reported a staggering 46 cm of accumulation, officially smashing the previous single-day snowfall record that had stood since 1966.
In the downtown core, the totals were even more impressive, with some areas near the lake seeing upwards of 56 cm of the white stuff. This once-in-a-generation system pushed January 2026 into the top spot as the snowiest month in Toronto’s recorded history. With a month-to-date total of 88.2 cm, we have officially bypassed the previous all-time high set back in 1937.
While the city is still digging itself out, forecasters say more snow is on the way Tuesday, along with gusty winds that could create near-whiteout conditions in some areas.
Luckily, Toronto is expecting to see less accumulation that surrounding areas this time. The Weather Network is calling for up to three centimetres of snow in Toronto, while parts of Ontario’s snowbelt could be buried under 15 to 25 centimetres over the next several days. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is predicting a 40 per cent chance of flurries beginning Monday night and lingering through Thursday afternoon.
The city is currently all hands on deck to clear the primary transit routes and local side streets. If you’re planning on heading out to snap some photos of the historic drifts, officials are reminding everyone to prioritize safety and give snowplows plenty of room to work.