We’re still a couple of days away but it’s looking like a spring ice storm will hit the area on the weekend.
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the region warning of a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern and northeastern Ontario beginning Friday and lasting through Monday.
Freezing rain of 5 to 15 mm and perhaps as much as 20 mm is possible over some areas.
The highest concentration of precipitation is expected between Parry Sound and Kingston.
- Belleville – Quinte West – Eastern Northumberland County
- Picton – Sandbanks Park
- Stirling – Tweed – Madoc
- Cobourg – Colborne – Western Northumberland County
- Napanee – Consecon
Potent spring ice storm likely.
What: Significant ice accretion from freezing rain, with general amounts of 5 to 15 mm. Accretion amounts in excess of 20 mm are possible over some areas. Local snowfall and ice pellet accumulations of 5 to 15 cm, mainly for central and northeastern Ontario. Possible utility outages. Slippery surfaces and broken tree branches from ice build-up.
When: Late Friday through Monday.
Additional information: Confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern and northeastern Ontario. The swath of maximum ice accretion is still uncertain at this point, but confidence is highest for areas of central and eastern Ontario between Parry Sound and Kingston. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.
