Freezing rain possible Wednesday, Environment Canada warns

WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2023-11-07 4:26 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Freezing rain warning issued for:
   Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
   Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
   Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
   Listowel - Milverton - Northern Perth County
   Mount Forest - Arthur - Northern Wellington County
   Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus

Current details:
Freezing rain is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Hazard:
Ice build-up of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces.

Timing:
Wednesday afternoon into the evening.

Discussion:
An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring snow, rain and freezing rain to the area. Precipitation may begin as snow Wednesday afternoon and quickly transition to freezing rain before slowly changing to rain Wednesday evening.

Ice build-up is expected to be variable as the ground is still relatively warm, limiting ice build-up.

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

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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