Special weather statements issued in northern Ont. for freezing or heavy rain
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Environment Canada has issued special weather statements warning of freezing or heavy rain from Chapleau, Ont. to Sturgeon Lake, Ont.
Environment Canada has lifted the thunderstorm watches issued on Saturday for northeastern Ontario – however, has since issued special weather statements warning of freezing or heavy rain from Chapleau, Ont. to Sturgeon Lake, Ont. beginning Sunday evening into Monday afternoon.
In statements on Sunday , weather forecasters said significant freezing rain or heavy rain is possible into Monday.
As of 1 p.m., the special weather statement regarding freezing rain were in effect for the communities of Agawa, Beardmore, Black Sturgeon Lake, Caramat, Chapleau, Geraldton, Gull Bay, Hornepayne, Jellicoe, Lake Superior Park, Longlac, Macdiarmid, Manitouwadge, Marathon, Missinaibi Lake, Nipigon, Pukaskwa, Raith, Superior North, Superior West, Thunder Bay, Upsala, Wawa and White River.
“A low pressure system is expected to affect the region and a period of freezing rain and ice pellets is possible,” read the updated statement.
"For most areas freezing rain will be brief before changing to rain or snow, however areas of higher terrain may see freezing rain last slightly longer."
Hazards include ice build-up and icy surfaces due to freezing rain.
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