UPDATED 11 A.M.
Freezing rain warning ended
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UPDATED:
Freezing rain warning in effect for:
- North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa
- West Nipissing - French River
A long-lasting period of freezing rain resulting in ice accumulation is expected or occurring.
Temperatures continue to hover near or just below the zero degree mark. Hence areas of freezing rain continue to affect much of Northeastern Ontario this morning. Freezing rain will slowly change over to rain later this morning to near noon as temperatures edge above the zero degree mark.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Utility outages may occur.
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Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for:
- North Bay - West Nipissing,
- New Liskeard - Temagami,
- Greater Sudbury and vicinity,
- Témiscaming area, Que
- Burk's Falls - Bayfield Inlet
- Huntsville - Baysville,
- Barrie
A long-lasting period of freezing rain resulting in ice accumulation is expected Sunday.
Freezing rain is expected to develop Sunday morning and persist for much of the day Sunday.
Temperatures will slowly rise through the day which will change the freezing rain over to rain Sunday evening.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Utility outages may occur.
Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.