Waymo is coming to Toronto. Will its self-driving cars be winter-ready? - CBC
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BusinessSnow-covered objects can become hard to detect, while cameras and sensors sometimes struggle in snowy conditions. Experts say they're not insurmountable — but they will take more training data and time for Waymo to adjust to. Experts say seasonal challenges can be overcome, but require time and trainingAbby Hughes · CBC News · Posted: Oct 17, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. People navigate snow drifts near St. Lawrence Market in Toronto amid record snowfall Jan. 25. As Waymo prepares to start testing in Toronto, experts say it will take time for the company's self-driving cars to be ready for the city's wintry conditions. (Andrew Davidson/CBC)Waymo is coming to Toronto. But the road to get there will be an often snow-covered one — and experts say that will take time and training data to overcome. The U. S.
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