Special Weather Statement in effect for:
Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle is possible.
Hazards:
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle leading to ice build-up on some surfaces.
Timing:
This evening through Tuesday morning.
Discussion:
A low pressure system is approaching southern Ontario and will bring a mixture of precipitation to the area. Precipitation is expected to begin as snow with up to 5 cm of snowfall accumulation possible by this evening. Snow is expected to become mixed with or change to freezing rain this evening before tapering to scattered flurries or freezing drizzle overnight.
As temperatures are expected to remain near the freezing mark there is a potential for freezing drizzle through the overnight hours into Tuesday morning.
Freezing rain warnings or freezing drizzle advisories may be required as the event draws closer.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Tuesday morning commute may be affected.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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