Cleanup efforts are now underway across Toronto and the GTHA after a massive winter storm swept through the region on Sunday, dumping up to 60 centimetres of snow, triggering hundreds of collisions and bringing large parts of the city to a standstill.
The national weather agency issued a rare orange winter storm warning shortly after 5 a.m. that lasted until 11:45 p.m. This alert is reserved for severe weather that is likely to cause significant damage or health impacts as travel could quickly deteriorate.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Snowfall amounts up to 60 cm in parts of the GTHA
- Peak snowfall rates hit 5 to 10 cm per hour
- Wind gusts of up to 50 km/h
- Most schools now closed Monday.
FULL FORECAST: For a look at the hour-by-hour forecast, including snowfall totals, click here