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TORONTO, Canada— The city of Toronto, Canada’s largest metropolis, has been hit by an extraordinary winter event, with record-breaking snowfall blanketing the city and severely disrupting daily life. The unusual intensity of this early-season snowstorm points to the increasing unpredictability and extreme nature of weather patterns.
According to data released by the environment department, Toronto officially recorded 9.8 centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 9th, with additional accumulation overnight escalating the situation. This measurement shattered the previous record of 1.5 centimeters set in 1971, marking it as the heaviest snowfall recorded on November 9th in 54 years.
The overall accumulation during the two-day storm is being cited as the most significant early-season snowfall since 1981. The storm’s impact was widespread, hitting the entire Southern Ontario region; Hamilton recorded 17 centimeters and Ottawa received 12 centimeters of snow, bringing ground transportation to a near standstill.
The icy conditions led to widespread chaos on the roads. Ontario Police reported over 200 traffic accidents across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) due to snow and ice-related skidding. This massive number of incidents underscores the serious impact of the severe weather event on public safety and infrastructure. Furthermore, the storm had earlier forced the cancellation of 150 flights across Canada, causing significant distress and travel disruption for thousands of passengers.
