Active AlertsOstrom, ON

Yellow Warning - Winter Storm

Issued at Wed 9:38 PM Apr. 1
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description
A winter storm is expected. What: Total snowfall and ice pellet amounts near 10 cm. Peak snowfall rates of 2 to 3 cm per hour. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Freezing rain with ice build-up of 3 to 5 mm. When: Beginning Thursday afternoon or evening and ending Friday afternoon. Additional Information: A Colorado low will bring mixed precipitation to the area. The precipitation is expected to begin as a mix of snow and ice pellets Thursday afternoon or evening before switching over to ice pellets and freezing rain Thursday night. Areas near Earlton may transition to rain Friday morning as temperatures rise above the zero degree mark. A rainfall warning is also in effect for some locations as the combination of heavy freezing rain and rain may lead to localized flooding. Please refer to the rainfall warning for details. ### Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible. Local utility outages are likely. 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.
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Yellow Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Wed 9:19 PM Apr. 1
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Rain, heavy at times is expected.

What:
Total rain and freezing rain amounts of 30 to 50 mm.

When:
Beginning Thursday afternoon or evening and ending Friday morning.

Additional Information:
The heaviest rain is expected to fall Thursday night, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

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.

Recommended Action


Allow extra time for travel. Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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