Special Weather Statement: Spring Ice Storm Likely This Weekend

Brockville – Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for our region late Friday through Monday, with a potent spring ice storm likely.

Significant ice accumulation from freezing rain, with general amounts of 5 to 15 mm, is expected this weekend. Accumulation amounts over 20 mm are possible over some areas.

Local snowfall and ice pellet accumulations of 5 to 15 cm, mainly for central and northeastern Ontario.

Slippery surfaces and broken tree branches from ice build-up, along with possible utility outages.

Environment Canada says confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern and northeastern Ontario. The swath of maximum ice accretion is still uncertain at this point, but confidence is highest for areas of central and eastern Ontario between Parry Sound and Kingston. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer.

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.