Freezing Drizzle Advisory Issued for Tamworth, Sydenham, and South Frontenac
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle, warning of icy and slippery conditions through Tuesday morning in the South Frontenac region.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle. The alert is currently in effect for the region, highlighting potential hazards from freezing precipitation.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically impacts the following areas:
- Tamworth
- Sydenham
- South Frontenac
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to exercise caution when traveling. Roads, walkways, and other surfaces are likely to become icy and slippery, and these conditions may be difficult to detect. Residents should continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, Environment Canada requests reports be sent via email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or posted on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Patchy freezing drizzle or freezing rain is expected to develop. While significant ice accretion is not anticipated, the nature of the precipitation is expected to create slippery surfaces. The primary hazard is the formation of thin, hard-to-see ice on infrastructure and roadways.
Timeline
The advisory is effective immediately and is expected to persist from Monday evening through Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 16:06 UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice