Environment Canada issues weather warnings and statements for region

Ice is shown on the window of a car in Montreal, Sunday March 30, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

Environment Canada has issued various weather warnings and special weather statements for the region.

A yellow freezing rain warning is in effect for:

• London – Parkhill – Eastern Middlesex County
• Rodney – Shedden – Western Elgin County
• Sarnia – Petrolia – Western Lambton County
• St. Thomas – Aylmer – Eastern Elgin County
• Strathroy – Komoka – Western Middlesex County
• Watford – Pinery Park – Eastern Lambton County
• Woodstock – Tillsonburg – Oxford County

The weather agency said it is expected Friday morning into the afternoon. We could see ice accumulation up to 10 millimetres.

The community is reminded that roads and walkways will likely be slippery. You are encouraged to walk or drive carefully and according to road conditions.

Hydro outages are also possible.

In Midwestern Ontario, other warnings and special weather statements are in effect.

A yellow snowfall warning is in effect for:

• Bruce Peninsula – Sauble Beach – Tobermory
• Owen Sound – Blue Mountains – Northern Grey County

Significant snowfall is expected into Friday evening. Up to 12 centimetres is possible.

Visibility could be reduced due to the heaviness of snowfall at times. Leaving extra time for getting to your destination is encouraged.

Finally, a special weather statement has been issued for:

• Goderich – Bluewater – Southern Huron County
• Hanover – Dundalk – Southern Grey County
• Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County
• Saugeen Shores – Kincardine – South Bruce County
• Stratford – Mitchell – Southern Perth County
• Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

This statement highlights a mix of ice pellets and snow into Friday evening. Environment Canada advises cautious driving in each circumstance.