Blizzard warnings in Ontario ahead of strong winds and snow flurries

Blizzard warnings, wind advisories and special weather statements sweep across Ontario to end the weekend as a powerful and dynamic system impacts the province.

Expect hazardous driving conditions on Monday as a strong cold front brings strong winds and snow flurries across the region.

Stay up to date with the latest weather alerts in your area and make sure monitor road conditions across the region as this dangerous weather arrives.

Ontario Blizzard Warnings January 26, 2025

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Pockets of heavy snow with reduced visibility will cover a wide swath of northern Ontario on Monday morning and spread into northeastern Ontario during the afternoon hours.

TO blizzard warning is in effect for the eastern shores of Lake Superior, including the communities of Wawa and Batchawana Bay. A blizzard warning is also in effect for the eastern shores of Georgian Bay, including Parry Sound. Lake-intensified snowfall is likely at these locations, with blackout conditions during periods of high winds.

Snowy wind gusts in Ontario Monday night

Snow flurries along the cold front are likely to reach southern Ontario through Monday night. The dangerous combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds could catch travelers and drivers across the region off guard. Use caution if traveling in the Greater Toronto Area.

The winds alone will pose a formidable danger. Sustained winds on Monday will increase to near 60 km/h along Georgian Bay and up to 70 km/h in southern Prince Edward County. In these areas, wind gusts of up to 100 km/h could be recorded at times.

Other regions with strong wind gusts include Hamilton, Dunnville, Guelph, Halton Hills, Kingston, Mount Forest, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Owen Sound.

Ontario wind picks up speed Monday night

Located power outages are possible.

Temperatures behind the cold front will drop to minus 10 degrees across the region. For people in Georgian Bay, temperatures of 0C at midnight on Tuesday will drop to below -15C in about six hours.

Possible ice push along Lake Erie

Another danger that we will have to watch out for is the possibility of ice jostling.

Given the extensive ice sheet on Lake ErieThere is particular concern that strong winds and waves will push the ice sheets inland. Warmer temperatures on Monday may temporarily weaken the ice, making it more likely to move.

Ice thrusts can move surprisingly fast, so people should be especially careful along coastal areas, as ice sheets can climb over each other and push inland, creating towering ice mounds.