Up to 15 cm of snow forecast, winter storm watch in effect for parts of GTA

A person walks by a snow covered car in Toronto, as Environment Canada warns of peak snowfall rates of five to eight centimetres per hour as a winter storm moves through the region, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Another dump of snow is in the forecast for Toronto and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area this week, as Environment Canada issues weather advisories across the region.

The federal weather agency issued a yellow watch for municipalities north of Vaughan, west of Milton and east of Scarborough, while most of the GTHA are under a special weather statement.

“A low pressure system is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to the region on Wednesday,” the weather advisory reads.

“There remains some uncertainty with the track of this system as such, snowfall amounts and areas affected could change.”

The snowfall is expected to start Wednesday morning, Environment Canada says, with up to 15 centimetres possible in areas like Richmond Hill and Markham. Cities like Toronto and Hamilton may see up to five centimetres of snow.

“Several hours of freezing rain with ice build-up of two to five millimetres (is) possible,” the advisory reads, adding slippery conditions are possible.

The national weather agency says roads and sidewalks may become challenging to traverse. Environment Canada urges locals to allow for extra time to get to places, noting that visibility may “suddenly” be reduced to near zero at times during the day.

The weather conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday evening.

Toronto’s weather forecast sees a brief respite from the snow on Thursday with cloudy skies and a high of 1 C. By Friday, however, Environment Canada calls for a 70 per cent chance of rain or snow and a 40 per cent chance of flurries on Saturday.