Be prepared for a combination of nasty weather today.
A Texas low is set to bring an extended period of freezing rain and blustery winds to the region with a high potential for power outages in southern Ontario.
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the entire region.
It says freezing rain is possible beginning this morning, which is expected to change to rain this afternoon or this evening. Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm are possible.
The weather agency says the partially frozen ground may have a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall and localized flooding in low-lying areas will be possible.
It adds the strong easterly winds in combination with any ice accretion may result in localized power outages.
As a result of the inclement weather, all vehicles to schools in Simcoe County are cancelled today, but the facilities remain open for student learning.
All school vehicles to schools in Muskoka, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board have also been cancelled today, along with all school vehicles to St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School, Monsignor Michael O’Leary and Saint Mary Catholic Elementary Schools have been cancelled.
For the latest forecast and weather warnings from Environment Canada, please click here.
For the latest on road conditions, please click here.
Good morning Ontario! It may be Spring but we are still experiencing #WinterDriving throughout Ontario today with either snow, ice pellets and freezing rain depending on your region. Drive according to changing weather conditions. Visit: https://t.co/llqCfwL89Z, for information.
— 511Ontario (@511Ontario) March 23, 2022
Slippery road conditions and possible power outages expected on Wednesday as freezing rain forecast to develop during the morning. For further #ONStorm details, please consult our WeatherCan app or here: https://t.co/D5IeltZD4b. pic.twitter.com/VQwmfDNOyH
— ECCC Weather Ontario (@ECCCWeatherON) March 22, 2022
