Active AlertsSydney, NS

Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected.

Freezing rain duration: 6 to 10 hours.

Total freezing rain amounts: 5 to 10 mm, with higher amounts possible in some areas.

Time span: ending early this afternoon.

Remarks: The freezing rain may be preceded by a period of snow or ice pellets over some areas. Precipitation is expected to become mixed with rain over mainland Nova Scotia later this morning.

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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.

Be aware of falling ice and branches.