Active AlertsAshburn, ON

Yellow Warning - Freezing Rain

Issued at Sat 4:47 PM Dec. 27
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
Freezing rain expected Sunday. What: Freezing Rain. Ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm. When: Beginning near midday Sunday and ending Sunday evening. Where: For areas along and north of the Highway 407 corridor. Additional information: Freezing rain is expected to begin near midday on Sunday. The freezing rain will change over to rain late Sunday afternoon or evening as temperatures climb above the freezing mark. A brief period of freezing is expected at the onset of precipitation for areas south of the Highway 407 corridor but no significant ice accretion is expected. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Sat 6:13 PM Dec. 27
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Total rain and freezing rain amounts 20 to 40 mm

When:
Beginning Sunday afternoon and ending early Monday morning.

Additional information:
Freezing rain will begin near midday or early Sunday afternoon transitioning over to rain Sunday evening. Rain and freezing rain will be heavy at times through the afternoon and evening. The rain will ease early Monday morning.

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Localized flooding is possible. Some roads may become impassable.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

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

Recommended Action


Avoid low-lying areas. Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.

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