Active AlertsCape Breton, NS

Freezing rain expected tonight.

Locations: Cape Breton.

Freezing rain duration: 4 to 6 hours.

Freezing rain amounts: 2 mm except possibly up to 10 mm over the Highlands.

Time span: beginning tonight and changing to rain early Tuesday morning.

Remarks: Mostly rain will occur at lower elevations and along coastal areas.

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Roads and walkways will likely 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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Be very careful if walking or driving.