Toronto was hit with a major winter storm Wednesday, and the conditions caused delays on transit during a treacherous afternoon rush hour.
Several bus routes were detouring or facing delays due to the slippery road conditions. All express routes were also operating as local service during the storm.
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On Line 6 Finch West, regular service has resumed between Duncanwoods and Driftwood stations after a train lost its overhead connection to power earlier this morning.
Meanwhile, Metrolinx says it’s running on a special schedule due to the winter storm that’s expected to drop five to 10 centimetres of snow and ice pellets by day’s end.
Toronto was under a yellow-level winter storm warning for most of the day. It has since been lifted.
However, Environment Canada has issued a freezing drizzle advisory for Toronto.
Environment Canada said “periods of freezing drizzle” were possible between late afternoon and evening.
“As the main area of precipitation from today’s system exits the region, a widespread area of freezing drizzle will linger into tonight,” the advisory read.
“Roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. There is risk of injury due to slips and falls.”
According to Ontario Provincial Police, officers have already responded to 160 collisions since this morning due to the weather, with more than 40 crashes being attended to right now.
“As it gets darker and as the snow changes to ice pellets and freezing rain, be ready for slippery road conditions,” OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a video.
Outside of collisions caused by the conditions, the OPP said the ramp from Kennedy Road to the westbound Highway 401 was briefly closed due to a disabled tractor-trailer.
160 collisions since 5am, 40 crashes on the go right now across the GTHA.
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 18, 2026
Ice pellets coming down and the temperature is below feeezing, be prepared for icy conditions. #OnStorm #EyesUp. ^ks pic.twitter.com/iMSOAah1DB
