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Freezing rain possible Wednesday, Environment Canada warns

Ice build-up is expected to be variable as ground is still 'relatively warm'
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2023-11-07 4:26 p.m. by Environment Canada:
Special weather statement issued for:
   Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region
   Stratford - Mitchell - Southern Perth County
   Guelph - Erin - Southern Wellington County
   Kitchener - Cambridge - Region of Waterloo
   Halton Hills - Milton
   Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
   Bracebridge - Gravenhurst

Current details:
Freezing rain is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Hazard:
Ice build-up on some surfaces.

Timing:
Wednesday afternoon into the evening.

Discussion:
An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring snow, rain and freezing rain to the area. Freezing rain or rain is expected to begin Wednesday afternoon before slowly changing to rain Wednesday evening.

Ice build-up is expected to be variable as the ground is still relatively warm, limiting ice build-up. The most hours of freezing rain are expected over areas of higher terrain.

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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