Special Weather Statement Issued for City of Toronto: Wintry Mix Expected Friday
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the City of Toronto, warning of snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain starting early Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Special Weather Statement
- Affected area
- City of Toronto
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in City of Toronto.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the City of Toronto. The alert warns of an incoming wintry mix of precipitation that may impact travel and safety conditions.
Affected Areas
This weather statement is specifically in effect for the City of Toronto.
Expected Conditions
According to the latest forecast, residents can expect a wintry mix of precipitation. Specific conditions include:
- Accumulation: Snow or ice pellet amounts between 2 to 5 cm.
- Hazards: A risk of freezing rain is present during the event.
- Impacts: Roads and walkways may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow or ice pellets. There is an increased risk of injury due to slips and falls.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to begin early Friday morning and persist through early Friday afternoon. This timing is likely to have an impact on Friday's rush hour traffic.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise caution when traveling, as road conditions may deteriorate. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, you can send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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