Freezing rain warning in effect for Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is under a freezing rain warning from Environment Canada.

Ice buildup due to freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Currently an area of snow has moved into the Algoma Nickel Belt areas where 5 to 10 cm of snow is possible. As a warm front approaches the area the precipitation is expected to transition to freezing rain first near Sault Ste. Marie during the evening hours and then expanding into Sudbury overnight and into Tuesday morning. The freezing rain could last as long as two to six hours in any given location.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.

Currently in Greater Sudbury, it is -4 C with snow. The overnight temperature will be -2 C.

Tuesday, the snow is predicted to change to periods of freezing rain in the morning, then to periods of rain late in the afternoon. The high for the day will be 5 C and the low -1 C.

For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Northern Life's weather page at www.northernlife.ca/weather.