• Widespread snow, freezing rain, and strong winds forecast as cross-country storm impacts Canada

    A cross-country storm is forecast to affect multiple regions of Canada from March 23 through midweek, bringing snow to western and central areas before spreading mixed precipitation and stronger impacts into parts of Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. The highest-confidence snowfall totals, reaching 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 inches) in parts of Newfoundland and elsewhere in Atlantic Canada, are expected to create hazardous travel conditions, reduced visibility, and local transport disruptions.

  • Series of multi-vehicle collisions shut down parts of Highway 401 in Ontario

    A series of multi-vehicle collisions involving about 50 vehicles shut down sections of Highway 401 in eastern Ontario, Canada, on the morning of January 27, 2026, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. The crashes occurred near Trenton in Quinte West, forcing a full closure of the highway in both directions as emergency crews responded.

  • Rapidly intensifying winter storm to strike Ontario with snow, ice, and high winds

    A powerful bomb cyclone is forecast to strike Ontario bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, and severe winds from Sunday through Tuesday, December 28 to 30, 2025, as the deepening low crosses the Great Lakes. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued Winter Storm and Freezing Rain Warnings, with snowfall totals of up to 50 cm (20 inches) and gusts exceeding 100 km/h (62 mph) expected in some areas.

  • Ontario residents report bright fireball flashing across the sky, Canada

    A bright fireball lit up the sky over Ontario, Canada, on January 28, 2025. Witnesses reported that the event lasted a few seconds, with colors ranging from white to orange and green. The American Meteor Society (AMS) estimated that the fireball’s path began above Combermere and traveled south toward Marmora.

  • Major winter storm hits southern Ontario, causes blizzard conditions and power outages, Canada

    A severe winter storm, characterized by heavy snowfall and strong wind gusts exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph) in some areas, swept through southern Ontario on Friday, January 12, 2024. The storm led to widespread power outages, with over 30 000 reported by Hydro One. Additionally, the storm caused significant disruptions at Toronto-Pearson International Airport, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays.