Environment Canada's forecast calls for blowing snow later this morning with winds gusting up to 50 km/h. The daytime high is expected to be a chilly -10 C, and the mercury and will drop to a low -16 C Friday night.
Here are five things to know for today:
TRAFFIC
- Latest road conditions in Toronto and the GTA
- Information for public transit commuters: TTC and GO Transit
IN THE NEWS
Where's the best place to live in the world?
The answer, according to a report in The Economist Intelligence Unit, is Toronto. The city also ranked eighth on the Economist's Safe Cities Index.
Underutilized Toronto schools on the chopping block
The TDSB may close a number of schools that are at 65 per cent or less of their capacity. Find out if your child's school is among those with the lowest enrollment rates in CTV Toronto's interactive map.
SPORTS
The Coyotes handed the slumping Maple Leafs their eighth-straight loss yesterday. Arizona beat Toronto 3-1.
The Toronto Raptors will play the Brooklyn Nets tonight at the Barclays Center. Tip-off time is 7:30 p.m.
EVENTS
Winterlicious 2015
One of Toronto's most-anticipated food events kicks off today. Check out CTV Toronto's guide of which restaurants check out this year.
DID YOU KNOW?
Toronto was officially a dry town until 1947 when the Silver Rail started serving drinks. The bar at Yonge and Shuter Streets was the first establishment to get a liquor licence. The bar closed in 1997.
