EC – Freezing Rain Warning in effect

5:10 AM EDT Sunday 09 April 2017
Freezing rain warning in effect for:

• Wawa – Pukaskwa Park
• White River – Dubreuilville

• Manitouwadge – Hornepayne

• Marathon – Schreiber
• Nipigon – Rossport

• Fraserdale – Pledger Lake
• Kapuskasing – Hearst – Smooth Rock Falls

• Little Abitibi – Kesagami Lake

• Moosonee

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Freezing rain is expected to begin late this evening or overnight. Freezing rain will persist for several hours before ending early Monday morning.

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

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