Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the greater Kawarthas region for freezing rain and rain on Wednesday (March 23).
In southern Peterborough County and southern Kawarthas Lakes, freezing rain is possible beginning Wednesday morning. The freezing rain is expected to change to rain in the afternoon or evening. Ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm and rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm are possible.
In northern Peterborough County and northern Kawarthas Lakes, a mix of snow and ice pellets this morning is expected to change to freezing rain Wednesday afternoon. The freezing rain will begin to change to rain in the evening. evening. Ice accretion of 2 to 5 mm and rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm are possible.
In Haliburton and Hastings counties, a mix of snow and ice pellets late Wednesday afternoon is expected to change to freezing rain in the evening and then rain overnight. Ice accretion up to 5 mm and rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm are possible.
In Northumberland County, rain is forecast to begin late Wednesday afternoon or early in the evening. Total rainfall amounts up to 25 mm will possible before the rain tapers off Thursday morning.
The strong easterly winds, in combination with any ice accretion, may result in localized power outages. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is also possible, as the partially frozen ground may have a reduced ability to absorb the rainfall.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast from Environment Canada.
