Environment Canada has now issued a freezing rain warning for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes for late Wednesday afternoon and evening (November 8), with freezing rain also possible in Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands until Thursday morning.
An approaching low pressure system is expected to bring snow, ice pellets and freezing rain to the area. Precipitation may begin as snow or ice pellets this afternoon before transitioning to freezing rain late Wednesday afternoon or early in the evening.
Ice build-up of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces is expected, especially over areas of higher terrain.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.
For Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, freezing rain is expected to transition to rain overnight.
For Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands, any freezing rain is expected to transition to rain showers Thursday morning.
The original version of this story has been updated with the latest forecast from Environment Canada.
