Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

By Canadian Press on March 28, 2025.

Old Man Winter is proving to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain and turning roads into a smash-up derby.

Mounties in Alberta say they’ve responded to 147 crashes so far and are urging drivers to keep their mirrors clear of snow and their lights on when driving.

In Manitoba, some schools have been shuttered and some highways are closed due to the snow.

And in Saskatchewan, graders and snowplows are clearing streets of snowdrifts, while residents are warned to be wary of icy bridge decks.

Environment Canada is predicting up to 30 centimetres of snow with possible power outages from Edmonton to the shores of Lake Ontario.

In southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, freezing rain is expected until Sunday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 28, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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