Midwestern

Freezing rain expected Wednesday.

What:
Freezing rain with ice accretion of 2 to 4 mm on some surfaces.

When:
Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

Additional information:
This freezing rain event will not be nearly as significant as the ice storm from this past weekend.

Freezing rain begins east of Lake Huron Wednesday morning before reaching central Ontario later Wednesday afternoon. Precipitation may begin as snow and ice pellets for some areas. Easterly winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h may exacerbate any tree damage.

As temperatures rise above the freezing mark, freezing rain will transition to rain Wednesday afternoon. For locations over higher terrain, freezing rain may linger into early Wednesday evening.

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Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rain, at times heavy. Total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible if thunderstorms repeatedly impact the same area.

When:
Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning.

Additional information:
Rain begins Wednesday morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe Wednesday afternoon. With thunderstorms expected, rainfall amounts may exceed 50 mm over some areas, particularly over southwestern Ontario. Rain will end from west to east overnight into early Thursday morning.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

You can expect partly cloudy with snow in the morning, with partly cloudy with rain in the afternoon

You can expect rain with snow in the morning, with partly cloudy with clear spells in the afternoon

You can expect partly cloudy with rain in the morning, with partly cloudy with snow in the afternoon

Saugeen Conservation has replaced its January 7 Flood Watch with a Flood Outlook for the Main Saugeen River and tributaries in West Grey.Ice removal below the Durham Lower Dam has stabilized water levels and improved river conditions. However, extreme cold temperatures expected on January 19, 2025 could lead to frazil ice formation, depending on the extent of ice cover between Durham and Priceville.Officials will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates if conditions change. SVCA staff and the Municipality of West Grey say they both remain focused on public safety.

The Saugeen River at McGowan Falls in Durham on February 6th, 2019 (Photo by Janice Woods)

Rain (Photo by Doctor_bass/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images)

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Huron-Kinloss municipal Office 2024. Photo from Huron-Kinloss

Flood Outlook issued for Saugeen River in West Grey

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