Freezing Rain Warning Issued for South River and Burk's Falls Area
Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for South River and Burk's Falls, with ice accumulations of 1 to 3 mm expected through tonight.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for the South River and Burk’s Falls region. The alert was issued as a weather system bringing mixed precipitation moves into the area, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- South River
- Burk’s Falls
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to exercise caution as roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces may be difficult to detect, increasing the risk of slips and travel accidents. Environment Canada advises the public to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, residents can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect freezing rain with a potential ice build-up of 1 to 3 mm. The weather event will begin with snow this morning, which is expected to become mixed with freezing rain or ice pellets late this afternoon or this evening. As temperatures rise tonight, the freezing rain is forecast to change over to rain overnight.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of March 15, 2026. The transition to freezing rain is expected to occur late this afternoon and persist through this evening, possibly continuing into the overnight hours for some locations. The warning is currently set to expire at 4:33 AM on March 16, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice