H.G. Fillier Academy, NL

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Freezing rain amounts: 5 to 10 mm (highest inland and over higher terrain).

Locations: Northern Peninsula East.

Time span: this evening until overnight.

Remarks: Ice accretion will likely be most extensive inland and over higher terrain where temperatures are expected to be just below freezing. A combination of both rain and freezing rain will likely occur near the coast where temperatures will be closer to zero.

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Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

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 NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NLwx.