This is the amusing moment pet dogs enjoyed playing in the snow in Toronto.

Footage shows a German Shepherd and a Golden Retriever chasing each other amid heavy snowfall in Ontario, Canada, on February 16.

The playful duo can be seen running around a snow-covered balcony.

The severe winter conditions have been continuously battering residents, affecting roads, transit, and air travel.

The local weather forecast predicts that 15 to 25 cm of snow will fall by the end of Saturday, February 23.

Authorities have advised locals to stay indoors if necessary and avoid travelling on the roads.

Approximately 65 per cent of Canada's landmass is covered in snow for more than six months of the year. Winter storms are common across the country and can include heavy snowfall, blizzards, blowing snow, freezing rain, ice storms, wind chills, and extreme cold temperatures.