Environment Canada Alerts for Snow Squalls, Winds in Southern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued multiple weather alerts for southern Ontario, warning of snow squalls, strong winds and extreme cold gripping the region starting Friday afternoon, February 6, 2026. The alerts cover areas including Toronto, Barrie, Orillia and parts of York Region, with hazardous conditions expected through the weekend.

A yellow-level snow squall warning took effect Friday afternoon for communities such as Newmarket, Georgina, Innisfil, New Tecumseth and Angus. Officials described brief bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow, driven by northwest winds gusting up to 80 kilometres per hour, leading to near-zero visibility at times. These squalls stem from a sharp Arctic cold front moving southeastward, passing through the area during the afternoon and early evening. While heavy snowfall accumulations are unlikely due to the short duration, the primary concerns include sudden drops in visibility and rapidly falling temperatures, creating dangerous travel conditions. Blowing snow is forecast to persist in some spots overnight, with advisories in place for affected regions.

Compounding the squalls, a special weather statement highlights a low-pressure system bringing...