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Freezing Rain Chaos: Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent Brace for Slippery Conditions

Environment Canada - Freezing Rain - Road Safety - School Closures - Weather Warning - Winter Travel Advisory

Stay safe and watch out for power outages! Freezing rain warnings issued for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

The winds of winter are bringing chaos to Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent as Environment Canada issues freezing rain warnings for the region. Brace yourselves for slippery conditions and potential power outages starting Monday night. The forecast predicts a mix of messy precipitation sweeping into Southwestern Ontario, with a freezing rain warning already in effect for Windsor and Chatham. As temperatures hover around 0 Celsius, school buses are parked, travel advisories are in place, and residents are urged to prepare for icy roads. Environment Canada officials warn of hazardous conditions, including ice build-up and freezing rain transitioning into rain or snow.

In Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, the ice day forecast is causing disruptions, with freezing rain risks likely to cancel school. The warnings highlight the potential for a significant ice accretion of 2 to 4 mm, making travel challenging and dangerous. As the freezing rain warning remains in effect, residents are advised to stay off the roads and exercise caution. Meanwhile, buses are canceled, and the region anticipates a messy morning with temperatures teetering at the freezing point.

As the freezing rain warning lingers, London and surrounding counties also face winter woes with heavy snowfall and slippery roads. A double whammy of freezing rain warnings and winter weather travel advisories heightens the concern for residents dealing with the wintry mix. It's a day to stay indoors and cozy up as Mother Nature puts on a show of icy surprises.

In a twist of fate, the ice day forecast in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Canadian winters. Despite the disruptions, communities come together to navigate through the icy challenges, showcasing resilience in the face of nature's icy grip. Winter's chill may be daunting, but the spirit of unity and preparedness shines through in times of freezing rain chaos.

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Freezing rain warning issued for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent ... (CBC.ca)

Environment Canada says freezing rain in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent could bring slippery conditions and power outages starting Monday night.

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Freezing rain expected overnight across Windsor region (CTV Windsor)

Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning Monday evening for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

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Freezing rain warning issued for Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent (AM800 (iHeartRadio))

Patchy freezing rain expected Monday evening followed by a period of freezing rain starting around midnight into Tuesday morning.

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'Ice Day' Forecast: Freezing Rain Risk Likely to Cancel School ... (Instant Weather)

A mix of messy precipitation is set to sweep into Southwestern Ontario overnight, with a freezing rain warning already in effect for Windsor and Chatham.

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Buses cancelled, freezing rain warning in effect (CTV Windsor)

According to Environment Canada, freezing rain will transition to rain or snow near midday and then eventually periods of rain or drizzle this evening.

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Freezing rain warning in place across Chatham-Kent | Wallaceburg ... (sydenhamcurrent.ca)

Environment Canada officials say hazards, include: A period of freezing rain leading to ice build up and an ice accretion of 2 to 4 mm possible. The timing is ...

School Buses Parked As Freezing Rain Warning Remains In Effect ... (ckxsfm.com)

It will be a sloppy morning on roads across Chatham-Kent. A freezing rain warning remains in effect with the temperature hovering around 0 Celsius into the ...

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Buses cancelled, winter weather travel advisory in effect (CTV News London)

A freezing rain warning and winter weather travel advisory are both in effect for London and surrounding counties with locally heavy snowfall and reduced ...

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