Wintry weather is set to return this weekend, bringing snow and gusty winds to southern Ontario on February 22, 2026. The weather system will begin to move in during the morning, bringing cold temperatures and a chance of snowfall throughout the day, before winds strengthen overnight. Those hoping to enjoy their morning coffee under a clear sky may be disappointed, as cloud cover will block the 7:04 a.m. sunrise across much of the region.
In Mississauga, Brampton, and Halton, expect 2 cm of snow to fall throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around 1°C. The morning will feel particularly chilly, with wind chill values making it feel like -6°C. Winds will remain light throughout the day, reaching up to 15 km/h, but the cold air will still make it feel much colder than it is. This means that residents should prepare for a brisk and chilly day, especially early on.
Further west in Hamilton, cloudy skies will prevail, and there will be a 40% chance of flurries in the early morning hours. As the day progresses, steadier snowfall is expected, with around 2 cm of snow anticipated. The daytime high will remain around 1°C, but it will feel much colder early on with wind chills dropping to -5°C. Light winds of 15 km/h will continue throughout the day, adding to the brisk conditions. By the evening, snowfall will taper off in Hamilton, but flurries may linger overnight.
In Durham Region, including Oshawa and Pickering, 2 cm of snow is expected. The daytime high will sit around 0°C, and a morning wind chill will make it feel as cold as -7°C. As evening approaches, the sun will set at 5:55 p.m., but skies will remain cloudy, with snow gradually tapering off. By the evening, flurries will still be possible in the area, and cloudy conditions will dominate the sky.
As the night progresses, snow will ease in Mississauga, Brampton, and Halton by midnight, followed by cloudy conditions and a 40% chance of flurries. There could be an additional 2 cm of snow, with temperatures dipping to -3°C. Winds will pick up, gusting up to 40 km/h, creating a colder and more unsettling night.
In Hamilton, the snow will end by midnight, but lingering flurries will remain. The temperature will drop to -3°C, and wind chills will reach as low as -10°C overnight. Winds will intensify throughout the night, gusting up to 50 km/h, creating a raw and windy evening.
In Durham Region, snow will ease around midnight, but cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries will persist into the night. Temperatures will hover near -2°C, with wind chills of -3°C in the evening and dropping further to -10°C overnight. Winds will increase, reaching 20 km/h with gusts of up to 40 km/h, making the night feel colder.
As the snow moves out of the region, southern Ontario can expect a chilly night, with strong winds continuing into the morning. Residents across the region should be prepared for slippery roads and potential travel disruptions due to the snow and gusty winds. Road conditions could worsen quickly, and drivers should exercise caution while traveling.
