Active AlertsNorth Dumfries, ON

Significant freezing rain likely Wednesday.

What:
Several hours of freezing rain leading to significant ice build-up.
Ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm likely. Locally up to 15 mm possible.
Utility outages and tree damage possible.
Easterly winds gusting up to 60 km/h.

When:
Beginning overnight or early Wednesday morning, and tapering off by Wednesday evening.

Additional information:
Several hours of freezing rain are likely Wednesday. Easterly winds gusting to 60 km/h combined with ice accretion may lead to utility outages and tree damage.

The most hazardous conditions are expected over areas of higher elevation. Areas closer to Lake Huron may be less affected with temperatures likely rising above the freezing mark.

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Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. There is risk of injury due to slips and falls.

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.

Be very careful if walking or driving.