Issued at 10:33 Wednesday 03 April 2019
Strong winds today. The passage of a cold front is ushering in strong westerly winds this morning. Widespread wind gusts to 70 km/h are expected with isolated wind gusts to 80 km/h. The wind will begin to ease later this afternoon. Isolated power outages may be possible.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
See later post above
Issued at 12:46 Friday 08 March 2019
Risk of freezing rain Saturday night followed by 15 to 25 mm of rain. Gusty winds Sunday. Rain will begin late Saturday evening or after midnight. In areas where temperatures remain below the freezing mark, this precipitation could fall briefly as freezing rain before temperatures rise above zero. Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected before the rain tapers off late Sunday morning or early Sunday afternoon. Ponding of water on streets with blocked storm drains and in low lying areas is possible.
In addition, southwest winds gusting to 70 or 80 km/h will develop on Sunday and continue for much of the day. The rain and wind are associated with a Colorado Low that will track through Northeastern Ontario on Sunday.
(Top) Cleveland Street between Millwood and Belsize.
(Bottom) Belsize Drive, west of Bayview. March 5, 2019.
New school safety zone signs have popped up guarding the perimeter of Maurice Cody Junior Public School as part of Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. The two signs pictured above include eye-catching flashing beacons. The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan is a comprehensive five year (2017-2021) action plan focused on reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto’s streets. With over 50 safety measures across our six emphasis areas, the Plan prioritizes the safety of our most vulnerable road users, through a range of initiatives. September 2018 saw newly painted zebra crossings surround Maurice Cody school.
Zebra stripes on Cleveland St. as Vision Zero hits Davisville
TDSB and TCDSB have cancelled all permits in school facilities tonight, February 27th. As a result, all recreation and aquatic programs in school-based facilities are cancelled. Recreation and aquatic programs, and all facility bookings in City of Toronto facilities will continue as scheduled. Visit the Recreation Centre Closures page for facility-specific information. After-School Recreation (ARC) and CLASP programs will continue as scheduled, parents are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.
Due to snowfall expected this afternoon & into this evening, Continuing Education classes (Adult ESL, night school classes, community programs/Learn4Life, International Languages after school programs) and school permits are cancelled as of the end of the regular school day.
— Toronto District School Board (@tdsb) February 27, 2019
Due to inclement weather, all permits for this evening, Wednesday February 27, 2019 are cancelled.
— Toronto Catholic District School Board (@TCDSB) February 27, 2019
OPP say between 50 and 70 vehicles piled up on Highway 400 southbound south of Mapleview near Barrie in whiteout conditions Monday. Miraculously, no serious injuries were sustained. Kerry Schmidt of the OPP said that about 10 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries as a precaution.
Vehicles have all been removed from #Hwy400 SB south of Mapleview Drive. Highway remains closed for plowing and road repairs.
Updates to follow #Barrie #PileUp #WinterStorm #WhiteOut pic.twitter.com/fqOunoH7MX— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 25, 2019
Multi vehicle pile up on #Hwy400 SB south of Mapleview #Barrie #PileUp #WinterStorm #WhiteOut pic.twitter.com/LYR8H9mlFt
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 25, 2019
Look out below!! Piece of metal on the roof of 1519 Bayview is flapping around in the wind. Pedestrians should keep an eye out for flying debris today
#stormto pic.twitter.com/fivJZMJ9B8
— SBayview (@SBayview) February 25, 2019
Businesses set to open soon on Bayview Ave. north of Fleming Cres are a reflection of our social and technical changing times. An outlet of the 180° Smoke Vape Store chain is set to do business at 1673 Bayview. 180° Smoke has 15 stores in the GTA. Quite different is the MakerKids enterprise opening soon at 1661 Bayview. MakerKids is a mixed concept of school and educational camping in which children learn coding, robotics and the Lego-style game Minecraft. It says online MakerKids has “award-winning programs for kids from grade 1 to 8. Kids learn technical skills, interpersonal skills and 21st century skills to prepare them for the future ahead.” MakerKids indicates plans for a huge expansion in Ontario naming 30 communities in which it intends to open. At 1693B is the Blo Blow Dry Bar. Up the street at 1727 is the soon to open Mobility for Life location. Welcome all.
Issued at 15:18 Monday 11 February 2019
Winter storm with a combination of 15 to 25 cm snow and ice pellets, possible freezing rain, and strong winds expected Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Snow and blowing snow will begin early Tuesday morning. Strong easterly winds of 40 gusting to 70 km/h will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow. Stronger wind gusts up to 80 km/h are possible near the shores of Lake Ontario.
Visibilities should improve during the afternoon as the precipitation changes to a mix of snow and ice pellets in the afternoon. Easterly winds should remain rather gusty.
Total snowfall and ice pellet amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible before ending Wednesday. There is also a risk of freezing rain.
This weather is associated with a Colorado low that will cross Southern Ontario Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.
Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
CITY OF TORONTO’S STORM PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a winter storm tomorrow with the possibility of 15 to 20 cm of snow, as well as ice pellets, freezing rain and strong winds. The City of Toronto has a comprehensive snow and ice response plan that prioritizes the safety and movement of residents. Toronto is a vibrant city with more than 5,600 kilometre of roads and 2.9 million people.
Proactive measures taken before the storm include:
• monitoring road temperature using sensors on salt trucks and pickup trucks
• co-ordinating more frequent access to weather forecasting and meteorologists
• activating nine road weather information system stations, including two new stations in East York and one in the York-Yonge-Bay ramp, and
• preparing for winter by maintaining roads, performing on-going pothole repair blitzes, replenishing salt and de-icer supplies, attending training and seeking new ways to address snow.
A two-car collision at Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening knocked down a utility pole and snarled homebound traffic. Wires were strewn around the intersection but there were apparently no injuries worth reporting. It appears that the 28 Bayview bus short-turned at Millwood Rd. Photos by Rudy Limeback.
Issued at 15:18 Tuesday 05 February 2019
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for Wednesday.
Ice pellets are expected to begin over the area Wednesday morning. A risk of of freezing rain or freezing drizzle will accompany the ice pellets. Ice pellet accumulations of 2 to 4 cm are expected before the precipitation comes to an end Wednesday evening or overnight.
The Wednesday morning and evening commutes will likely be affected due to accumulating ice pellets and the potential for untreated surfaces to become icy.
Chewie