Toronto Braces for Yellow Freezing Rain: Expected Start Time Revealed
Toronto and several regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTHA) are preparing for a weather event marked by freezing rain. Environment Canada has issued warnings indicating a significant drop in temperatures tonight. This alert affects various areas, including Halton, Peel, Hamilton, Durham, and York regions.
Weather Forecast for Toronto
The yellow warning indicates that conditions could become dangerous. Locally icy and slippery surfaces are expected as rain transitions to freezing rain early this evening.
Details of the Freezing Rain Warning
- Expected Start Time: Late this afternoon.
- Temperature Predictions: Low temperatures reaching the freezing mark.
- Rain Transition: Rain will change to freezing rain in most areas.
- Lake Ontario Shoreline: Mainly rain with higher temperatures.
Environment Canada anticipates possible ice accumulation of up to two millimeters. While the freezing rain is expected to subside around midnight, light freezing drizzle may linger into Friday morning.
Forecast Ahead
The freezing rain warnings come as Toronto looks forward to a notable temperature increase over the weekend. Conditions may warm up to 16°C, bringing relief after a prolonged period of cold and snowfall.
