The London region is waking up to a winter wonderland of historic proportions after heavy snow squalls blanketed the area, shattering a weather record that had stood for nearly a century.
Record-Breaking Snowfall
Kitchener broke a 92-year-old snowfall record on Sunday, marking one of the most significant early winter weather events in recent memory. The intense snow squalls that passed through the region deposited enough snow to eclipse the previous record set in 1933, demonstrating the powerful start to the 2025 winter season.
CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison provided detailed analysis of the flurries and blowing snow that swept across southwestern Ontario. The sudden onset of winter conditions has created challenging travel situations and prompted authorities to issue weather advisories for residents.
Regional Impacts and Incidents
The heavy snowfall has triggered multiple incidents across the province. In Huron County, a road was closed due to a collision involving a snow plow, highlighting the dangerous conditions facing both motorists and winter maintenance crews. Meanwhile, police are working to determine what happened after a missing senior was found in a Mississauga park with limb injuries, though it's unclear if weather played a role in this incident.
The extreme weather extends beyond London, with northern Ontario reporting a sleepy driver being charged after a spark-filled highway incident. Multiple vehicle incidents have been reported as drivers adjust to the sudden winter conditions.
Infrastructure and Community Response
The record snowfall has tested municipal resources and infrastructure. In Kitchener, a local legion was left without heat after copper wire theft, compounding the challenges faced by communities during this severe weather event. The timing is particularly difficult as many communities were preparing for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Meanwhile, in a positive development for childcare, Ontario and the federal government have agreed to a 1-year child-care extension, with the average fee remaining at $19 per day. This agreement provides some stability for families facing the additional challenges of early winter weather.
As the region digs out from this historic snowfall, meteorologists continue to monitor weather patterns that could bring additional winter precipitation to southwestern Ontario in the coming days.
