Significant and ‘Potentially Critical’ Freezing Rain Possible in Ottawa, Outaouais Regions

Long periods of freezing rain in forecast for Ottawa this week

The freezing rain could last up to a full 24 hours in some areas, the weather agency said, with ice buildup of 10 to 20 mm

Officials warning of up to 24 hours of freezing rain in Ottawa

Officials are warning of multiple longer-term systems bringing dangerous ice to Ottawa and the surrounding region. Environment Canada notes that the low-pressure systems will lead to “significant” freezing rain in the nation’s capital. It could be raining for up to 24 hours, it warns. “Freezing rain may fall heavily at times. In this case, the […]

Significant and ‘potentially critical’ freezing rain possible in Ottawa, Outaouais regions

Environment Canada says there is potential for a “significant” and “potentially critical” band of freezing rain this week that will likely bring outages and travel disruptions in eastern Ontario and the Outaouais and Laurentians regions of Quebec.

Environment Canada issues Special Weather Statement due to freezing rain

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Ottawa Valley. There is the potential for significant freezing rain this week due to a series of low pressure systems moving into the area. The freezing rain is expected to begin Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, lasting through the day and night on Wednesday. The weather agency says freezing rain may fall heavily at times and the ice build up could range between 5 to 10 millime…

Freezing rain threat builds with messy, wintry storm

Another messy storm is taking aim at Ontario and southern Quebec this week, bringing rain and a considerable potential for freezing rain to parts of both provinces