Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for much of the northern Kawarthas region for late overnight or early morning Friday (January 26) and ending in the afternoon.
The freezing rain warning is in effect for northern Peterborough County, southern Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands
A special weather statement for possible freezing rain is in effect for northern Kawartha Lakes, southern Peterborough County, and eastern Northumberland County. A special weather statement for heavy rainfall is in effect for western Northumberland County
In the northern Kawarthas region, another significant episode of freezing rain is expected Friday, similar to the one experienced Wednesday and Wednesday night. Several hours of freezing rain are expected, with ice build-up of 5 to 10 mm. Some locations may see a changeover to rain Friday if temperatures rise above the freezing mark.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur.
In much of the southern Kawarthas region, rain is expected to move into the area overnight on Friday. There is a threat of freezing rain, particularly inland from Lake Ontario, as temperatures will be very near the freezing mark. Any freezing rain should change to rain as temperatures rise above the freezing mark.
In western Northumberland County, 15 to 25 mm of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Localized flooding may occur in areas of poor drainage. The frozen ground will have a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
This story has been updated with the latest forecast from Environment Canada.
