IN PHOTOS: Winter storm leaves blanket of snow over Toronto in March

On Saturday morning, residents in Toronto awoke to a thick layer of snow covering homes, driveways and vehicles.

Overnight, during a winter storm marked by thunder, lightning and snow, between 20 and 30 centimetres accumulated across the city. Officials said that North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough received the largest volume.

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With clean-up operations underway on Saturday, the city ordered cars to be removed from major snow routes by Monday, with community centres and libraries also closed.

Here are some of the best photos from the major March snowstorm:

Cars drive during a snow storm in Toronto, Friday, March 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
The sun breaks through over a snow-covered Toronto park on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Alex Rodrigues / submitted
A tractor plows snow during a snow storm in Toronto, Saturday, March 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
A fallen tree across the road in Toronto after a major winter storm on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Global News
A Toronto Bike Share station is covered in snow after a major winter storm on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Alex Rodrigues / submitted

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