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Freezing Rain Warning

  • Barrie - Orillia - Simcoe County
  • Port Severn - Port Carling
  • Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
  • Parry Sound - Rosseau - Killbear Park
  • northern York - Newmarket - Georgina
  • northern Durham - Beaverton - Uxbridge
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • northern Grey - Blue Mountains

Freezing rain expected today.

What:
Freezing rain with ice accretion of 4 to 8 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, especially over central Ontario. 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 over southwestern Ontario this afternoon and across central Ontario this evening. For locations over the Dundalk Highlands and Niagara Escarpment, freezing rain may linger into early this evening.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

  • Huntsville - Baysville
  • Minden - Haliburton - southern Haliburton County

Current details:
Freezing rain expected tonight into early Thursday morning.

What:
Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces.

When:
Tonight through early Thursday morning.

Additional information:
This freezing rain event will not be nearly as significant as the ice storm from this past weekend.

Snow and ice pellets will advance northeastward this afternoon before transitioning to freezing rain tonight. Prior to the transition to freezing rain, snowfall amounts up to 5 cm may occur over some locations. Easterly winds gusting to near 50 km/h may exacerbate any tree damage.

As temperatures rise above the freezing mark, freezing rain will transition to rain overnight into early Thursday morning.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Rainfall Warning 

  • Barrie - Orillia - Simcoe County
  • Bracebridge-Gravenhurst
  • Port Carling - Port Severn
  • Parry Sound - Rosseau - Killbear
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • York -Durham

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible if thunderstorms repeatedly impact the same area.

When:
Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

Additional information:
Rain advances northeastward Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening. With thunderstorms expected, rainfall amounts may exceed 50 mm over some areas. Rain will end from west to east Thursday morning.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

  • northern Grey - Blue Mountains
  • Toronto

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible if thunderstorms repeatedly impact the same area.

When:
Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning.

Additional information:
Rain begins Wednesday morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe Wednesday afternoon. With thunderstorms expected, rainfall amounts may exceed 50 mm over some areas, particularly over southwestern Ontario. Rain will end from west to east overnight into early Thursday morning.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall Advisory 

  • Huntsville - Baysville
  • southern Haliburton County - Minden - Haliburton

Current details:
Rain, heavy at times is possible. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm.

When:
Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

Additional information:
A wintry mix of precipitation will transition to rain through Wednesday night as temperatures rise above the freezing mark. Rain will end from west to east Thursday morning.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Freezing Rain Advisory 

  • Toronto - Mississauga - Brampton

Brief period of freezing rain possible today.

What:
Brief period of freezing rain with minor ice accretion on some surfaces possible.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy, slippery and hazardous.

When:
This morning or this afternoon.

Additional information:
A brief period of freezing rain is possible before a transition to rain. For locations near Lake Ontario, temperatures will likely remain above the freezing mark.

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