Active AlertsPort Elgin, NB

Yellow Warning - Freezing Rain

Issued at Tue 10:26 AM Mar. 31
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected.

Periods of freezing rain are expected.

Locations: Most of Southern and South-Central New Brunswick

Freezing rain duration: 6 to 10 hours.
Total freezing rain amounts: 5 to 10 mm, with more possible in low-lying areas.

Time span: Midnight tonight until Wednesday morning.

Remarks: Precipitation is expected to begin falling as a mix of snow and ice pellets before transitioning to freezing rain mixed with ice pellets.

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

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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

Recommended Action


Be aware of falling ice and branches. Stay away from fallen power lines.

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