Toronto, ON – A slow-moving weather system is forecast to bring periods of freezing rain to the Toronto area beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Sunday night, raising concerns about slippery roads and power line stress across southern Ontario.
According to Environment Canada, freezing rain is expected to develop late Friday, March 28, with temperatures hovering between 1°C and 4°C during the day and dropping to -1°C or 0°C overnight—conditions favorable for ice accumulation. The risk remains elevated through Sunday, March 30, as daily highs stay near 2°C and lows dip below freezing.
Wind gusts may reach up to 50 km/h late Thursday and early Friday, adding additional hazards, especially for commuters and transit operations. Rain is expected to begin in the afternoon on Friday and transition to freezing rain by nightfall. Showers will continue intermittently throughout the weekend.
Residents are urged to monitor local alerts and avoid unnecessary travel during freezing rain periods. Ensure vehicles are winter-ready and sidewalks salted. Ice buildup may cause isolated power outages or fallen tree limbs.
While freezing rain is not uncommon in Ontario, the prolonged event spanning nearly three days heightens concerns for prolonged impacts across the Greater Toronto Area and nearby regions.
