Brace yourself, Toronto—winter isn’t done with us yet. Just as the city begins to dig out from under Thursday’s massive snowstorm, another round of snow is expected to hit Friday afternoon. But here’s the silver lining: this time, it’s a much lighter dose compared to the 22 cm that buried Toronto Pearson International Airport in just 24 hours. And this is the part most people miss—Scarborough North got hit even harder, with a staggering 48 to 53 cm of snow! For real-time updates, check out CP24’s weather hub (https://www.cp24.com/weather/) or see the stunning photos of Toronto’s snowy transformation (https://www.cp24.com/photos/2026/01/15/toronto-walloped-by-first-snowstorm-of-2026-2/).
Thursday’s storm didn’t just bring snow—it brought chaos. Schools, daycares, universities, and even some recreation centers and municipal buildings across the GTA were forced to close their doors. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was the city prepared enough for this winter wallop? The City of Toronto declared a Major Snowstorm Condition, which means they’re pulling out all the stops to keep things moving. This includes enforcing bylaws like designated snow routes where parking is off-limits and relocating snow to storage sites. For more details on the cleanup efforts, visit CP24’s coverage (https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/01/15/cleanup-underway-after-snowstorm-hits-toronto-more-snow-expected-on-friday/).
Environment Canada says Friday’s snowfall will be significantly less dramatic—just 2 cm in the afternoon and another 2 to 4 cm tonight. But don’t let that fool you: with a high of -2°C and a wind chill making it feel like -13°C, it’s still going to be a chilly day. So, here’s the big question: Are we ready for whatever winter throws our way next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think the city’s response has been adequate, or is there room for improvement?
