Freezing Rain Warning in effect for:
- Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County
Freezing rain is expected today. What: Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 4 mm on some surfaces. When: This morning through this evening. Additional information: This freezing rain event will not be nearly as significant as the ice storm from this past weekend.
Freezing rain begins east of Lake Huron this morning before reaching central Ontario later this afternoon. Precipitation may begin as snow and ice pellets for some areas.
Easterly winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h may exacerbate any tree damage. As temperatures rise above the freezing mark, freezing rain will transition to rain this afternoon. For locations over higher terrain, freezing rain may linger into early this evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.
Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.
