Toronto deals with latest messy commute in relentless winter
It's happening again — Old Man Winter is making it ugly for people on the drive home.
In Toronto, the snow has started falling and is set to continue well into the evening, according to Environment Canada.
The city said it deployed salt trucks in the afternoon, as the snow began arriving.
Snowplows will be making their rounds this evening, and officials are reminding drivers it is best not to get in their way.
A special weather statement from Environment Canada remains in effect. It says Toronto is in a part of the province that could see five to 10 centimetres of snow. The city could also see some ice pellets and freezing rain.
The weather has prompted the usual warnings from the city and from the police — to slow down and drive carefully.
Similar reminders were given to drivers heading west of the city to Peel Region and north into York Region.
Those flying out of Pearson International Airport are advised to check the status of their flight before leaving home, as winter weather in Toronto and at some U.S. airports is causing delays and cancellations.
'What are you going to do?'
Some people in Toronto are simply gritting their teeth at this point, as they deal with the weather hitting the city and wait for things to improve.
"I cannot wait until the warmer comes and it's springtime," said Daniela Parisi, when speaking to a CBC News reporter on Tuesday.
Others are more pragmatic about the still-present snow and slush on city streets.
"I love spring, so I’m really looking forward to that coming around, but, you know, what are you going to do?" said Kim Trusty, when she stopped to speak to CBC News.
Environment Canada has said the February that Toronto experienced was the first in 75 years in which the temperature did not get above the freezing mark.
