It’s a gross morning across southern Ontario.
Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning for the area:
“Several hours of freezing rain are likely today. Easterly winds gusting to 60 km/h combined with ice accretion may lead to utility outages and tree damage.
“The most hazardous conditions are expected over areas of higher elevation. Areas closer to Lake Huron may be less affected with temperatures likely rising above the freezing mark.
“Precipitation will diminish in intensity by this evening, although freezing drizzle may affect the area through the night.
“Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. There is risk of injury due to slips and falls.
“Be very careful if walking or driving.”
Here is your Orangeville forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada:
| Date | Detailed Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Freezing rain or ice pellets mixed with snow. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this morning. Temperature steady near minus 2. Wind chill minus 4 this morning and minus 10 this afternoon. |
| Tonight | Freezing rain or ice pellets mixed with snow ending this evening then cloudy with 60 percent chance of freezing rain. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 7. |
| Thu, 19 Feb | Cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 1 or low. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Low minus 4. |
| Fri, 20 Feb | Periods of freezing rain or rain. High plus 2. |
| Night | Flurries or rain showers. Low minus 3. |
| Sat, 21 Feb | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 1. |
| Night | Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 5. |
| Sun, 22 Feb | Periods of snow. High minus 2. |
| Night | Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 8. |
| Mon, 23 Feb | Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 6. |
| Night | Cloudy. Low minus 18. |
| Tue, 24 Feb | A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 7. |
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