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Freezing rain possible tonight: Environment Canada

Any freezing rain is expected to transition to periods of light snow by early Thursday morning, Environment Canada says
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
  • Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region
  • Uxbridge - Beaverton - Northern Durham Region

 

Freezing rain possible tonight.

Hazard:
Risk of freezing rain. Light ice accretion up to a few millimeters is possible.

Timing:
This evening through early Thursday morning.

Discussion:
Rain may transition to a period of freezing rain this evening, especially over areas of higher terrain. Any freezing rain is expected to transition to periods of light snow by early Thursday morning. Periods of light snow will linger through Thursday, though any accumulations are expected to be minor.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

An upgrade to a freezing rain warning may be required as the event draws nearer.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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