Winter weather leads to hundreds of cancellations at Pearson

More than 30 per cent of departing flights were cancelled at Pearson airport Tuesday,thanks to the return of winter weather on both sides of the border.

While the weather has largely tapered off, snowy conditions affected more than 280departingflights and around 260arriving flights.

Many of the cancellations were because ofstormy locations along the eastern seaboard, saidShabeenHanifa, senior communications official with theGreater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA).

The airport recommends checking flight information online as there may be additional cancellations and delays.

There are also some cancellations and delays reported at Billy Bishop airport, which recommends travellers check their airline for their flight status.

Much of Toronto woke up to a blanket of snow on Tuesday.Environment Canada now classifies the conditions as "light snow," with periods of snow and blowing snow continuing overnight. Winds are expected to gust to 60 km/hour and there's a low of -11 C.

The winter weather continues into Wednesday, with periods of light snow throughout the morning, then a mix of sun and cloud. Winds are expected to gust to70 km/hour. There will be a high of -3C.

Universities, colleges closed

However, southwestern Ontario experienced much heavier snowfall than the GTA.Environment Canada continues itswinter storm warning for the Niagara region, with up to 30 cm of snow expected by Wednesday morning.

Various university and college campuses throughout the Golden Horseshoealso closed Tuesday, including McMaster and Brock universities and Mohawk, Niagara and Sheridan colleges.

Transit delays in Toronto

The City of Toronto salted expressways and roads Mondaynight, and again Tuesdaymorning, because of the snowfall.

According to the GO Transit Twitter account, there weresomeGO bus delays due to the weather and crashes.

Metrolinx spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins said crews worked "around the clock" to minimize any weather-related service disruptions.