Toronto winter storm prompts Pearson Airport to cancel two-thirds of flights

Billy Bishop Airport has also cancelled over 50 per cent of flights.

January 25, 2026Eva Zhu

Snowy Toronto airport terminal during winter storm with aircraft and ground crew working. — Over the course of Sunday, Toronto will be hit with 40 centimetres of snow, according to Environment Canada. (Courtesy: https://x.com/TorontoPearson)

Flying out of Toronto today? Be sure to check your flight status as more than half of flights departing Pearson Airport and Billy Bishop airport have been cancelled or are delayed.

According to Pearson’s website, approximately 70 per cent of flights departing the airport throughout Sunday have been cancelled as of 11:30 a.m. Out of 302 total flights, 12 are delayed.

Passengers are advised to check their flight status with their airline before coming to the airport as the winter weather is impacting flight operations, and schedules may change throughout the day.

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— Toronto Pearson (@TorontoPearson) January 25, 2026

At BIlly Bishop Airport, just over half of remaining flights departing today have been cancelled.

Toronto storm upgraded to orange with up to 40 cm of snow expected: Environment Canada

Over 60 per cent of flights arriving at Pearson Airport have also been cancelled.

Environment Canada has upgraded the storm warning from Yellow to Orange as 40 centimetres of snow now forecasted to hit Toronto. Visibility is also significantly reduced — including the possibility of near-zero visibility at times — with wind speeds reaching 50 kilometres per hour.