Updated1/24/2026 17:35:00
 
Forecast - Environment Canada
Winter Storm Warning
4:10 a.m. EST Sunday 25 January 2026

Winter Storm Warning in effect for:
  • City of Toronto
Hazardous winter storm conditions expected today.

What:
Snowfall amounts of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts are possible.
Significantly reduced visibility in blowing snow with winds gusting up to 50 km/h.

When:
Early this morning through tonight.

Additional information:
A band of lake effect snow off Lake Ontario will impact areas beginning this morning, predominantly from western Northumberland county to the Greater Toronto Area.

Widespread snow associated with an approaching system will develop later this morning. As this occurs, lake enhancement is expected. Locations affected by lake enhancement will receive the highest snowfall amounts.

Lake enhancement will occur over parts of the Greater Toronto Area through this afternoon before shifting southward toward Oakville and Burlington later this afternoon or this evening as winds become northeasterly.

Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate. Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.

Allow extra time for travel.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today
Snow at times heavy
Snow at times heavy
Max: -8°C
Mon, 26 Jan
Chance of flurries (40%)
Chance of flurries
Max: -8°C
Tue, 27 Jan
Chance of flurries (60%)
Chance of flurries
Max: -7°C
Wed, 28 Jan
Chance of flurries (60%)
Chance of flurries
Max: -7°C
Thu, 29 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -10°C
Fri, 30 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -7°C
Sat, 31 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: -5°C
Tonight
Periods of snow
Periods of snow
Min: -13°C
Night
Cloudy
Cloudy
Min: -15°C
Night
Chance of flurries (40%)
Chance of flurries
Min: -12°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -16°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -15°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -13°C
 

Forecast

Toronto, ON (Issued: 5:00 AM EST Sunday 25 January 2026)

Today
Snow at times heavy. Local snow squalls this morning. Local blowing snow late this morning and this afternoon. Amount 15 to 25 cm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. High minus 8. Wind chill near minus 21.
Tonight
Snow at times heavy and local blowing snow changing to periods of light snow near midnight. Amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 13. Wind chill near minus 22.
Mon, 26 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries in the afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High minus 8. Wind chill minus 22 in the morning and minus 15 in the afternoon. UV index 2 or low.
Night
Cloudy. Low minus 15.
Tue, 27 Jan
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High minus 7.
Night
Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 12.
Wed, 28 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of flurries. High minus 7.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low minus 16.
Thu, 29 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 10.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low minus 15.
Fri, 30 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 7.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low minus 13.
Sat, 31 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 5.

24 Hour Forecast - Toronto, ON

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)

Weather Conditions

LOP †
Wind
(km/h)
25 January 2026
6 AM -12 Flurries or snow squalls (80%)  Flurries or snow squalls 80 E 20 gust 40
7 AM -12 Flurries or snow squalls (80%)  Flurries or snow squalls 80 E 20 gust 40
8 AM -11 Flurries or snow squalls (80%)  Flurries or snow squalls 80 E 20 gust 40
9 AM -11 Flurries or snow squalls (80%)  Flurries or snow squalls 80 E 30 gust 50
10 AM -10 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
11 AM -9 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
12 PM -9 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
1 PM -8 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
2 PM -8 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
3 PM -8 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
4 PM -8 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
5 PM -8 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 E 30 gust 50
6 PM -9 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 NE 30 gust 50
7 PM -9 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 NE 30 gust 50
8 PM -10 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 NE 30 gust 50
9 PM -10 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 NE 30 gust 50
10 PM -11 Snow at times heavy (100%)  Snow at times heavy 100 NE 30 gust 50
11 PM -11 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 NE 30 gust 50
26 January 2026
12 AM -12 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 N 20 gust 40
1 AM -12 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 N 20 gust 40
2 AM -12 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 N 20 gust 40
3 AM -13 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 N 20 gust 40
4 AM -13 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 N 20 gust 40
5 AM -13 Periods of light snow (80%)  Periods of light snow 80 N 20 gust 40
 
† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time.
  Nil: 0%
  Low: 40% or below
  Medium: 60% or 70%
  High: Above 70%

Environment Canada