Freezing Drizzle Advisory Issued for Searchmont, Montreal River Harbour, and Batchawana Bay
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle, warning of icy and slippery conditions through Monday morning for parts of Ontario.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle. This alert is currently in effect as of February 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The advisory covers the following geographic regions:
- Searchmont
- Montreal River Harbour
- Batchawana Bay
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that roads, walkways, and other surfaces will likely become icy and slippery. Exercise caution when traveling or walking. Environment Canada recommends that the public continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Patchy freezing drizzle is expected to produce icy and slippery conditions on various surfaces. While the primary hazard is forecast for Monday morning, the risk of freezing rain or freezing drizzle may extend until Monday afternoon.
Timeline
The alert is effective through Monday morning, February 16, 2026. The current advisory is scheduled to expire at 17:05:45 UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice