Active AlertsSpencer's Island Lighthouse, NS

Significant ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected.

Freezing rain duration: 8 to 12 hours.
Total freezing rain amounts: 10 to 15 mm, possibly higher in some areas.

Time span: beginning overnight tonight and continuing into 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 will likely become icy and slippery.

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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NSStorm.

Be aware of falling ice and branches.