Ontario: March storm grazes some, blasts others with snow

Thursday, March 1, 2018, 8:39 PM - From record breaking warmth to the most lion-like roar into March, a blast of heavy snow forced widespread closures and school cancellations for some, leaving other parts of southern Ontario basically untouched. See the results of this storm as well as an expert explainer on why some areas were missed, here.

Details behind the storm (published March 1)

"One of the most significant winter storms of the season is set to hit southern Ontario with widespread impacts and travel delays likely," says Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton. "This system features deep amounts of Atlantic moisture wrapping into the low, therefore snowfall amounts will be significant for the hardest hit areas."

Travel Thursday night, NOT advised

Wet snow moved into southern Ontario just in time for the evening commute, causing slippery roadways.

"Snow, heavy at times, will then continue through this evening. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to possibly 20 centimetres are likely by early Friday morning," Environment Canada says in a statement.