A powerful winter storm has blanketed parts of Ontario with nearly a metre of snow, causing widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions. Communities on the shores of lakes Superior and Huron were among the hardest hit, with Bracebridge receiving 89 centimetres of snow and Sault Ste. Marie recording 80 centimetres. Environment Canada has warned of additional snowfall, with up to 50 centimetres expected in some areas before the storm tapers off on Sunday night.
The heavy snow, driven by lake-effect squalls, has closed key roadways, including a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie. More than 30,000 Hydro One customers remain without power, primarily in central Ontario. Crews are working to restore electricity as quickly as possible, but progress has been slow due to the severity of the storm.
Ontario Braces for Continued Snow as Storm Disrupts Power and Travel
A massive snowstorm has plunged parts of Ontario into chaos, leaving over 30,000 residents without power and disrupting transportation. Hard-hit areas like Bracebridge and Sault Ste. Marie are digging out from nearly a metre of snow, with more expected before the storm eases by Sunday night. Key highways have been closed due to whiteout conditions, and hydro crews are racing to restore electricity.
Communities near lakes Superior, Huron, and Ontario remain under snow squall warnings, while areas like Niagara Falls and Kingston could see an additional 30 centimetres of snow. With more winter weather forecasted for mid-week and another potential lake-effect event next weekend, Ontario residents are preparing for a challenging start to the season.
