LATEST STORIES:

Brantford police searching for missing 27-year-old woman

Woman injured in London, Ont., house fire dies in hospital: police

Campaigning federal party leaders mark the death of Pope Francis

Federal officials report ‘repression’ operation targeting Conservative candidate

Poilievre to reveal party platform Tuesday, days after release of Liberal, NDP plans

‘Humility, compassion and care for others’: How Canadians are remembering Pope Francis

Winter storm watch in effect for Hamilton, Halton, Niagara

  • Updated:
Environment Canada says sudden drop in temperature in the wake of the cold front could cause roads, sidewalks and parking lots to become slippery (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images).
Share this story...

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions.

The agency reported a possible ice storm late Wednesday into Thursday.

A Colorado low will bring for a prolonged freezing rain across portions of southwestern Ontario.

The organization says precipitation may start as snow or ice pellets before developing to freezing rain.

READ MORE: Families enjoy a mild holiday Monday in Hamilton

Highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery, which could cause traffic in urban areas.

Extended and widespread utility outages are also possible.

Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan, including drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

WATCH MORE: Weather forecast for February 20th, 2023

 

Related Stories