Toronto Battles Potential Record‑Breaking 22‑cm Snowfall
A sudden winter storm dumped 22 cm of snow, possibly making Jan 15 the snowiest day in Toronto’s history.
On Jan 15, 2026 a sudden storm dropped 22 cm of snow at Toronto Pearson Airport, potentially eclipsing the 1863 record of 15.2 cm. Unofficial counts showed 53 cm in north Scarborough, 45 cm in Markham, 37.4 cm at Downsview, 23 cm in midtown and 21 cm downtown. The Environment Canada orange warning, lifted at 3:30 p.m., prompted the city to deploy 1,300 staff and an additional 100 for priority clearing. Schools across the GTA shut, transit saw Line 6 service halted and a Via train delay with 205 passengers. Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford cancelled events, while drivers were warned of treacherous conditions.
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