EC – Weather Warnings Update

Apr 10, 2017 @ 15:34

3:32 PM EDT Monday 10 April 2017

Freezing Rain Warnings:

• Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island
• North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa
• West Nipissing – French River
• Blind River – Thessalon
• Espanola – Killarney
• Manitoulin Island
• Greater Sudbury and vicinity

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

• Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay
• New Liskeard – Temagami
• Kirkland Lake – Englehart
• Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake
• Gogama – Foleyet

Some freezing rain is likely late this afternoon and early evening as temperatures fall below the freezing mark.

The freezing rain is expected to become patchy this evening. However, another area of freezing rain is expected to move into the region later overnight and persist into Tuesday 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.
Freezing rain warning ended for:

• Agawa – Lake Superior Park
• Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake

Special weather statement ended for:

• Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island
• Blind River – Thessalon
• Espanola – Killarney
• Manitoulin Island