Few natural phenomena in Toronto can match the serene beauty of a post-storm sunset, and it would appear as though this holds true all year round, even in the dead of winter. Or rather, especially in the dead of winter.

After a long, arduous, blizzard-laden day in Canada's largest city, the sun for some reason decided to poke up out of the clouds just before sunset around 5 p.m.

The subtle golden glow was welcomed widely amid all of the snowy chaos...

It's been a hectic day. Not sure this glow makes up for it, but it's still pretty.#ONStorm #SnowTO #Toronto pic.twitter.com/XPn1TebEn0

— Bob Georgiou (@BobGeorgiouTO) January 17, 2022

Things looked pretty, awash in amber light...

Toronto sunset after a snow day. pic.twitter.com/JuKjhQyV9X

— Rob Gillies (@rgilliescanada) January 17, 2022

Almost like a fire warming up the early evening sky.

Well I did not see that coming. What a day! #Snowmageddon2022 #toronto #sunset pic.twitter.com/3mO70ToAOG

— Nancy Bennett (@Nancy178) January 17, 2022

And then it all took a turn for the "WOAH" as mother nature got into her groove.

After today I deserve this damn sunset #toronto #snowmageddon pic.twitter.com/Gasmri035s

— Dr. Hillary Butler ︽✵︽ (@PetDocHill) January 17, 2022

Gold turned into a deep orange that briefly bathed the entire city in autumnal hues.

Sun is peaking through after Blizzard. Toronto Canada pic.twitter.com/SNUgkvc38O

— Peeter Leppik 🇨🇦🇪🇪 (@LeppikPeeter) January 17, 2022

Then came the pinks and purples, at first blending together in the sky with various shades of gold and orange.

Fourth and final #sunset shot, East End, #Toronto pic.twitter.com/uU0hKg1c8o

— Don Curren (@dbcurren) January 17, 2022

In the final moments before the sun went down, bands of vibrant red and violet could be seen streaking across the horizon.

#Toronto #Scarborough #Sunset #NaturePhotography 🇨🇦🌞 @breakfasttv @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/KeaPkJrkoo

— Tracy T-Fung 🇨🇦 (@TracyTFung) January 17, 2022

It was a most-appreciated treat for the eyes after getting blasted with snow all day.

#BettyWhite shining her light over the dog bowl #Toronto #BettyWhiteChallenge #thankyouforbeingafriend #trinitybellwoodpark #thedogbowl pic.twitter.com/4EgfRmijB9

— Cari Wolsey (@CariWolsey) January 17, 2022

While Toronto has been known to see its fair share of gorgeous sunsets throughout the late summer and fall months, these jaw-dropping events are less common in the winter.

When they do happen, though, they're among the most beautiful people will see all year thanks to low humidity and other specific atmospheric conditions that you can read all about here.

Science aside, tonight's sunset looked extra special to many in the city after so much time spent under gloomy grey skies.

An epic Toronto sunset after a stormy day - 📹 Udit https://t.co/m5BPKvjFRT #Toronto #TorontoSunset pic.twitter.com/K2jwbr2zIK

— blogTO (@blogTO) January 17, 2022

The blizzard is over and the sun has come out... even if only for just a few minutes, it's always nice to see.