Environment Canada warns of ice build-up as freezing rain moves in

A special weather statement is in effect from Environment Canada. Jan 5, 2026. (Source: Environment Canada)

A special weather statement is in effect for all of southern Ontario, stretching from Windsor-Essex through London-Middlesex, Huron and Perth counties.

The statement calls for several hours of freezing rain on Tuesday, with one to two mm of accretion or build up possible.

According to Environment Canada, the freezing rain will start Tuesday morning and end by Tuesday afternoon.

The weather authority also says the freezing rain may be mixed with snow or ice pellets at times, and is expected to change over to rain as temperatures rise above the freezing mark.

Areas along the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario shorelines may see very little ice accretion or build up, but roads and walkways may become icy and slippery.

Here’s a look at the rest of the forecast

Monday: Cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this afternoon. High zero. Wind chill minus 3 this afternoon.

Monday Night: Mainly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 3 this evening and minus 8 overnight.

Tuesday: Cloudy. Periods of freezing rain beginning in the morning then changing to rain near noon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning.

Wednesday: Cloudy. High plus 3.

Thursday: Cloudy. High 7.

Friday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. High 7.

Saturday: Cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High plus 1.