Toronto braces for a potentially record-breaking snowfall starting tonight, with Environment Canada issuing a yellow snowfall warning. The city can expect 10 to 20 centimeters of snow, leading to reduced visibility and blowing snow, and a significant drop in temperature, resulting in cold wind chills. The temperature is forecast to drop to -9 C, feeling as cold as -22 C on Thursday morning, and remaining frigid throughout the day, with temperatures still feeling like -16 C in the afternoon. This could be the snowiest day in Toronto this winter, surpassing the 12 centimeters recorded on Dec. 26. The City of Toronto and the TTC are preparing for the snow, with salters visiting TTC bus routes and stops on hills and plans to begin salting on all other roads, bikeways, and sidewalks as soon as snow starts sticking to the pavement. The TTC has activated its winter weather plan, deploying extra employees and maintenance vehicles to spread salt, clear snow, and maintain signals and power. Schools in the GTA will make decisions on closures or bus operations by 6 a.m. on Thursday, with updates provided by CP24 Breakfast and CP24.com. The snowfall warning impacts cities in Durham, York, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, and Niagara regions, and commuters are advised to prepare for potential delays due to weather conditions and snow clearing operations.
