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Toronto copes after city's largest recorded snowfall.
Summary
Parts of Toronto were buried under nearly 60cm of snow and more than 500 flights were cancelled; city officials said clearing streets will take several days.
Content
Toronto is beginning to dig out after the largest snowfall in the city's recorded history. Some neighbourhoods were buried under nearly 60cm of snow. More than 500 flights were cancelled when the main airport was snowed in. City officials said clearing streets and restoring normal movement is likely to take several days.
Known details:
- Officials said city clearing operations will take several days and will prioritise main roadways.
- Some areas reported nearly 60cm of snow accumulation.
- More than 500 flights were cancelled at Toronto's main airport.
- Transit services and roads experienced delays and disruptions.
Summary:
The storm disrupted travel and city services across Toronto and parts of the region. Officials plan to focus on main roads first and said removal and clearance operations will continue over several days; further timelines are undetermined at this time.
