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‘Big Weather System on the Move’ with a Variety of Precipitation Expected Across Southern Ontario
Storm expected to bring up to 20 cm of snow and 15 mm of ice accumulation causing power outages and hazardous travel conditions, Environment Canada warns.
- On Feb. 17, 2026, Environment Canada issued warnings for southern Ontario about a storm bringing a mix of snow and freezing rain, with the GTA in line for multiple precipitation types.
- A frontal system from California ends recent warm weather, and starting tonight, a low-pressure system will move into Thunder Bay, bringing 10 to 20 centimetres of snow.
- In the Waterloo–Lake Huron corridor, forecasters expect strong winds to combine with up to 15 millimetres of ice, while Kitchener's orange alert predicts five to 10 mm and winds up to 60 km/h.
- Environment Canada says possible impacts include local power outages, slippery commutes and reduced visibility as the storm moves in overnight and lingers Wednesday across Windsor, Hamilton, Barrie, Belleville and the GTA.
- Areas east of Highway 400 are expected to see Wednesday's precipitation as mostly ice pellets and snow, with up to 15 centimetres in some places, and Farnell said snow-covered areas could get 15 to 20 cm.
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