Active AlertsBradford West Gwillimbury, ON

Yellow Warning - Freezing Rain

Issued at Sun 5:37 AM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
Significant freezing rain expected today. What: Freezing rain leading to icy surfaces. Ice accretion or build-up of 5 to 15 mm on some surfaces. When: Beginning near noon and ending this evening. Additional information: Freezing rain is expected to begin near noon and change over to rain late this afternoon or evening as temperatures climb above the freezing mark. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect. Local utility outages are possible. Property or tree damage due to the weight of ice is possible. 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 Sun 5:02 AM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Total rain and freezing rain amounts of 15 to 30 mm.

When:
Beginning near noon and ending early Monday morning.

Additional information:
Freezing rain will begin near noon and transition to rain this evening. Rain and freezing rain will be heavy at times through the afternoon and evening. The rain will ease early Monday morning.

If possible, clear storm drains of snow and ice.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

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. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

Orange Watch - Snow Squall

Issued at Sun 11:29 AM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Dangerous snow squalls and blizzard conditions Monday into Tuesday.

What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Strong wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h.
Total local snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm.

When:
Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

Additional information:
A colder air mass in the wake of a departing low pressure system will result in the development of lake effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay. Widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions will be the primary concern as northwesterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h are expected.

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Travel may be hazardous and some routes may be impassable. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.

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


Reschedule travel and outdoor activities. Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Prepare for possible prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sun 10:37 AM Dec. 28
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Strong winds expected on Monday.

What:
Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h.

When:
Beginning Monday morning and easing Monday evening.

Additional information.
Strong southwesterly winds are expected to develop Monday morning
with the passage of a strong cold front. The winds will ease through
Monday evening as they shift around to the northwest. Areas that will receive ice build-up from freezing rain will be most vulnerable.

Local utility outages are possible. Damage to roofs, fences,
branches or soft shelters is possible. Some property damage is
possible. Secure loose objects.

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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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