Freezing rain warning issued for Monday

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Monday with a Colorado low expected to cross the lower Great Lakes for the start of the week.

The precipitation is expected to make Monday night’s drive home a challenge in Peterborough city and county and other parts of the province.

Environment Canada reports that light drizzle or snow flurries may occur Monday morning, followed by freezing rain later in the day.

“Increasing easterly winds are expected to pump in slightly colder air, causing temperatures to dip to near or just below the freezing mark. As a result, incoming precipitation from the low is expected to fall primarily as freezing rain, particularly Monday afternoon and evening. Several millimetres of ice accumulation are possible before it changes to rain in the overnight hours,” the statement reports

Commuters are encourage to adjust their driving accordingly.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in subzero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

The temperature will briefly rise again to 5 C Tuesday, with a 40 per cent chance of rain or snow, before dropping to -5 C on both Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures should rise to 1 C and 2 C on Friday and Saturday respectively.