Freezing Rain Warning Issued for Hanover, Dundalk, and Southern Grey County
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain in Southern Grey County, with ice accumulations of 2 to 5 mm expected Friday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain. The alert indicates that ice build-up is expected due to freezing rain conditions moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Hanover
- Dundalk
- Southern Grey County
What You Should Do
Residents should be aware that roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. There is a significant risk of injury due to slips and falls. Drivers should prepare for a potential impact on rush hour traffic. Local utility outages are also possible. Environment Canada encourages residents to monitor ongoing forecasts and report severe weather by emailing ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Freezing rain is forecast to result in ice build-up of 2 to 5 mm. Conditions are expected to change over to rain later Friday morning as temperatures rise above the zero mark.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 2:35 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026. The freezing rain is primarily expected during the Friday morning hours. The current warning is scheduled to expire at 6:01 PM on March 20, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice