According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to begin after 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, with a high of 34° and wind chill values between 15 and 20. Snowy conditions are expected to continue throughout the night into Saturday, Dec. 27, accumulating 4 to 8 inches, with temperatures reaching a low of 30° and wind chill values between 20 and 25. There is a 40% chance of snow continuing before 1 p.m. on Saturday, with it slowing down later in the afternoon.
The travel bucket list, or a catalog of places you must go, has long been a thing, but with the rise in global tourism - and subsequent strains of overtourism - there's increasing talk about where not to go. International tourist arrivals increased 5% globally in the first half of 2025 compared to the same time period a year prior, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
But snow isn't guaranteed, Kidd said, noting snow could change to rain if temperatures increase even slightly over what's forecast for the next few days. Do expect a wet one either way," she said. "Whether it's rain or snow, it's going to be messy, so do expect that." Kidd said areas closer to Lake Ontario may see around two centimetes of snow, while places further north, such as Aurora and Newmarket, could get as much as 10 to 15 centimetres.