Active AlertsCalabogie, ON

Potential for significant freezing rain this week.

What:
Prolonged period of freezing rain. Possibly up to 24 hours for some areas.
Ice accretion or build up of 10 to 20 mm.

When:
Beginning tonight or Wednesday morning and lasting through Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Where:
Portions of central and eastern Ontario.

Additional information:
A series of low pressure systems will lead to significant freezing rain across parts of southern Ontario. Ice build up is likely to cause tree branches to break. Widespread utility outages are possible.

Freezing rain may fall heavily at times. In this case, the precipitation may not freeze immediately, which may lead to localized flooding in low lying areas.

Freezing rain warnings are likely to be issued as the event draws nearer.

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