Freezing rain expected in WC tomorrow

WEST CARLETON – The wild West Carleton weather yo-yo continues, as Environment Canada is expecting freezing rain in the area starting Thursday (Feb. 8) afternoon.

Last weekend, the region experienced its coldest day in more than 100 years plunging to a low of around -40 degrees Celsius. Today (Feb. 8) we’re expecting a high of 4 C. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement saying “freezing rain is possible Thursday.”

“A wintry mix of precipitation arrives Thursday afternoon and may begin as snow before transitioning to ice pellets and freezing rain,” Environment Canada released in a statement today. “Precipitation is expected to change over to rain in most areas by Thursday night. A prolonged period of freezing rain is expected and freezing rain warnings may be required as the event draws nearer.”

Ice accretion of a few millimetres is possible from Thursday afternoon to Thursday night.

“Travel conditions may become hazardous due to icy and slippery roads and walkways,” Environment Canada said.