Freezing rain poised to drench Hamilton

CBC News

Posted: Apr 11, 2013 7:57 AM ET

Last Updated: Apr 11, 2013 9:31 AM ET

 

Forget about spring for the day, Hamilton — a blast of cold air is bringing wet weather and the threat of freezing rain and ice pellets to much of Southern Ontario Thursday.

Whether it's rain, ice or sleet falling all depends on the temperature — which is hovering around the freezing mark Thursday, says CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland.

"A rain snow mix has already been reported at Munro this morning with reports of ice pellets for the morning commute in Burlington," Scotland said.

"If the temperature dips even slightly below the freezing mark today we're looking at the risk of freezing rain with a freezing rain warning in effect from Environment Canada."

Roads could be especially slick Thursday should the temperature drop, Environment Canada says. (Adam Carter/CBC)

Storm warnings cover much of central and eastern Ontario for Thursday as a front moves in from the U.S.

Scotland says freezing rain amounts will be much lower down the mountain towards the Bay but if the temperature dips too much, the potential is there for 2–5 mm of ice accumulation on hard surfaces like roads and sidewalks.

"Up the mountain and away from the lake as much as 5–10 mm of ice is possible which poses the risk for downed branches and power lines," Scotland said. "Areas further north and west up the escarpment see a higher risk of accumulating ice today."

Watch for potential freezing rain in Hamilton heading into the afternoon, with the risk continuing through the evening and switching back to rain overnight. Winds could also pose an issue for drivers with gusts approaching 70 km/h out of the northeast, Scotland says.

Environment Canada says temperatures should rise above freezing by Friday morning.

According to the Hamilton-Wentworth district school board and the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic district school board, all buses are running as scheduled and all schools are open.

Kelly Anderson, a spokesperson for the city's public works department, told CBC Hamilton that the city's entire fleet of snow plows and salters is available for deployment if the roads need clearing.

"Roads staff are monitoring the forecast and are ready to respond to the weather conditions," she wrote in an email. "We will call in additional staff to assist if needed."

GO Transit was not reporting any delays on Hamilton-related routes Thursday morning. To stay up to date with GO's bus and train schedules, visit the service updates page.

Officials at Pearson Airport are advising passengers scheduled to fly on Thursday should check flight information before coming to the airport either by calling their airline directly or by checking the flight information at www.torontopearson.com. Thursday's Fights scheduled at Hamilton's John C. Munro were running on time Thursday morning. For more information, visit the arrivals and departures page.

[View the story "A cold, cold, wet day in Hamilton" on Storify]

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