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Toronto Logs Historic 0.2 cm First Snowfall as GTA Braces for Winter Chaos

Govind Tekale

Toronto

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Toronto faced its first snowfall on December 4, with Pearson Airport recording 0.2 cm, marking one of the latest first snowfalls in recorded history.

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Environment Canada warns GTA commuters of hazardous driving conditions with up to 5 cm snowfall expected, triggering winter weather advisories.

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Toronto's winter operations has 800 road equipment pieces and 300 sidewalk units available, with operations beginning with liquid brining on expressways and major intersections.

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Ontario Provincial Police reported responding to around two dozen vehicle collisions across GTA highways by 2:30 PM, though no serious injuries reported..

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Gravenhurst residents battled through around 140 centimeters of weekend snow, prompting a state of emergency and highway closures between Orillia and Huntsville.

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Thomas Marshall and his excavation team from Bobcaygeon traveled to help stranded Gravenhurst residents, including those needing urgent medical supplies.

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Local grocer Jesse Grimes spent hours delivering food and water to stranded truck drivers who were stuck for over 24 hours.

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Community volunteers rescued the historic RMS Segwun steamship at Muskoka Steamships after it started listing from heavy snow weight.

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Richmond Hill's snow removal faces potential delays due to municipal workers' strike, with contractors handling additional responsibilities.

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Northern Ontario continues struggling with weekend storms that left hundreds of motorists stranded on Highway 11.

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Oakville and Mississauga reported multiple weather-related crashes by evening, while Toronto's lakeshore areas expect overnight flurries.