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Winter Storm Watch: Freezing Rain and Snow Looms

2/17/2026

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  • A low pressure system will bring mixed precipitation, including freezing rain and snow, to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area during the morning commute.
  • Durham Region is under a winter storm watch, with ice pellets possibly mixing with freezing rain and snow.
  • Temperatures near freezing will make precipitation types unpredictable, so residents should stay updated.
  • Meteorologist Trudy Kidd emphasized preparedness as the situation develops.