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Severe Winter Storm Buries Eastern Canada in Chaos

2/13/2025

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A powerful winter storm swept across Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada on Thursday, unleashing chaos with school closures and travel disruptions. Toronto was blanketed in 26 cm of snow, crippling transit services. Quebec braced for 25-40 cm, while New Brunswick and Nova Scotia battled heavy snowfall and freezing rain. Newfoundland is next, facing fierce winds on the horizon.

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Story summary

A powerful winter storm swept across Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada on Thursday, unleashing chaos with school closures and travel disruptions. Toronto was blanketed in 26 cm of snow, crippling transit services. Quebec braced for 25-40 cm, while New Brunswick and Nova Scotia battled heavy snowfall and freezing rain. Newfoundland is next, facing fierce winds on the horizon.