Mother nature is giving us everything over the next 48 hours. Ice, rain, freezing rain, and snow are being called for.
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA
Special weather statement in effect for:
- Belleville – Quinte West – Eastern Northumberland County
- Cobourg – Colborne – Western Northumberland County
Heavy rain, strong winds and possible freezing rain are expected from Saturday into Sunday.
Light rain or drizzle is expected to develop this morning before becoming heavier early Saturday morning. Rain, at times heavy, will continue Saturday into Sunday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are possible with most of the rain falling Saturday. For areas further from Lake Ontario, rain is likely to change to freezing rain by Saturday evening and may last for several hours.
Strong southwest winds are also expected Sunday morning, especially along the Lake Ontario shoreline where winds may gust up to 90 km/h.
There remains considerable uncertainty with exact rainfall amounts, along with the location of freezing rain. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.
Travel will be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
