Basically, if you’re living in Toronto, you’ve probably spent the last 48 hours shoveling your way out of a literal wall of snow. After that massive orange-alert wallop on Thursday that dumped 20 to 30 centimeters across the GTA, everyone is looking at the Toronto tomorrow weather forecast and wondering if we’re finally catching a break.
The short answer? Kinda. But don't put the shovel in the garage just yet.
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For Saturday, January 17, 2026, the city is looking at a high of 35°F (about 2°C) and a low of 18°F (-8°C). Honestly, after those bone-chilling wind chills of -26 we saw earlier in the week, 35 degrees feels like a tropical vacation. But the atmosphere isn't done with the dramatics. While the "big one" has moved east, tomorrow brings a persistent light snow during the day, with about a 25% chance of precipitation.
The Snow That Won't Quit
It’s easy to think that once the snowfall warning is lifted, the roads are suddenly perfect. They aren't. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt from the OPP has already been vocal about the hundreds of collisions that happened during this system—over 400 calls for service in a single 24-hour window. Tomorrow’s light flurries might seem innocent, but they’re landing on top of a city that is still officially under a "major snowstorm condition."
The wind is going to be coming from the southwest at 12 mph. That's not high enough for a wind warning, but it’s enough to keep that "blowing snow" vibe alive, especially in open areas near the lake or up in North York where the wind gets a bit more bite.
Humidity and Visibility
One thing most people ignore is the humidity. It's sitting at a staggering 86%. When you combine high humidity with temperatures hovering right around the freezing mark, you get that heavy, wet snow that’s a nightmare to shovel and even worse for traction. The UV index is a flat 0, which is typical for a Toronto January, so expect those "mostly cloudy" skies to feel a bit oppressive.
Here is the thing about the Toronto tomorrow weather forecast that catches people off guard: the transition from day to night.
As we move into Saturday evening, the temperature is going to drop significantly from that daytime high of 35°F down to a biting 18°F. Any slush created by the afternoon's "warmer" air is going to flash-freeze. If you're heading out to a Raptors game or hitting up a spot on King West, the sidewalk you walked on at 4 PM is going to be a skating rink by 9 PM.
Navigating the Saturday Scenery
Metrolinx and the TTC are still playing catch-up. Even tomorrow, you should expect the UP Express to potentially run on a reduced schedule—it was down to every 30 minutes on Friday. The City of Toronto's parking ban on designated snow routes is likely to remain in effect while the plows try to clear the secondary residential streets that are currently buried.
Real Talk: Don't trust the "light snow" label to mean "clear roads." The city is still in recovery mode.
If you have to be out and about, here’s how to actually handle tomorrow:
- Check the salt: Since the low hits 18°F, standard rock salt works fine, but you'll need it before the sun goes down to prevent that ice bond on your driveway.
- Tire check: If you haven't switched to winters yet (though, in 2026, who hasn't?), Saturday is the day the "all-seasons" will fail you on the black ice.
- Transit buffer: Give yourself an extra 20 minutes for any GO or TTC trip. The "Significant Weather Event" declaration means service is still "best effort" rather than "on time."
The storm might be "over," but the cleanup is just starting. Stay safe out there.