Toronto Schools Reopen After Record Snowfall

Update:

• Both the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board have confirmed that schools will resume operations on Tuesday following a historic snowfall that led to closures on Monday.
• The recent snowfall brought this month’s total to 88.2 centimeters, marking the snowiest January and month since records began in 1937.
• Despite the snowstorm, Toronto and nearby areas are still under a yellow-level cold warning with Environment Canada forecasting bitter conditions until Tuesday morning.
• The city announced that garbage and green bin collection will proceed on Tuesday, but there may be some delays.

The aftermath of the unprecedented winter storm in Toronto and its surrounding regions is expected to require several days for complete cleanup due to ongoing freezing temperatures.

As the Greater Toronto Area remained under a yellow-level cold warning, Environment Canada warned of persistent cold conditions that improved by Tuesday morning, albeit with wind chill values ranging from -15 to -20.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow acknowledged the progress of snow plowing post-Sunday’s storm, which deposited up to 60 centimeters of snow in parts of the Greater Toronto Area. However, she highlighted that snow removal, especially on narrow residential streets, will take time as some residents are still facing challenges accessing their driveways.

Mayor Chow expressed gratitude for the public’s patience and assured that Tuesday’s commute would be smoother than Monday’s.

VIDEO: Toronto’s snow-clearing efforts explained:

Toronto’s snow-clearing and removal efforts will take days, city says

January 26|

Duration 6:02

‘Large scale’ snow clearing operation

Toronto’s city manager, Paul Johnson, explained that plowing efforts will continue until roads are sufficiently clear, after which crews will shift to a more intensive snow removal operation.

Johnson emphasized that transitioning to the large-scale snow removal process takes time, as plowing must be completed first before the major operation begins.

According to Environment Canada, Pearson International Airport recorded a historic daily snowfall of 46 centimeters on Sunday, contributing to this month’s total of 88.2 centimeters, setting new records for January and overall snowfall since 1937.

Johnson also noted the upcoming snowfall predicted by Environment Canada, with a 40% chance of flurries expected until Friday this week.

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