Environment Canada is warning that a cold front expected to sweep across the region later this afternoon will create the conditions for a flash freeze.
The warning was issued at around 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last from late afternoon today through this evening.
“A cold front will sweep across the region later today,” the warning states. “Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly behind the front. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.”
Pedestrians and and drivers should be aware the sudden drop in temperature will lead to icy surfaces and slippery conditions.
Today’s forecast still calls for a high of around 10, with the risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. The southwest wind at 30 km/h, gusting to 50, is expected to become northerly at 30 km/h this afternoon, with gusting up to 50 km/h.
Tonight, the mercury is expected to dip to a frigid -15 with a 60-per-cent chance of snow. A -22 wind chill is expected overnight as well with winds at 40 km/h, gusting to 60.
