Winter Storm Bringing Freezing Rain and Snow to Ontario, Now Headed Toward the Quinte Region
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A significant winter storm is moving rapidly across Ontario and is already causing freezing rain and ice buildup in parts of the province. The system is now headed toward Quinte & Quinte West. It is expected to impact the region starting around 3 to 4 pm, and it will continue into Monday morning.
In London and the Kitchener area, people are already seeing ice accumulating on trees, sidewalks, and roadways, creating extremely slippery and hazardous conditions, a sign of how quickly this storm is taking shape.
This storm isn’t just freezing rain; snow is also expected to mix in at times, which can make road conditions even more dangerous by covering slick, icy surfaces and hiding just how slippery they are.
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Ice and Snow Accumulations
As the storm reaches eastern Ontario, approximately 5 to 15 millimetres of ice may build up on exposed surfaces, with locally higher amounts possible if freezing rain persists. (up to 35 mm approximately in Peterborough & the Kawarthas)
Light to moderate snowfall may also occur at times, adding another layer on top of the ice.
Even a few millimetres of ice can make roads treacherous, and heavier accumulations can weigh down trees and power lines, increasing the risk of outages.
What This Means for the Quinte & Northumberland Region
With ice already building to the west, Belleville, Quinte West, Trent Hills, and Northumberland County should prepare for rapidly changing and worsening conditions.
Roads, bridges, sidewalks, and driveways could quickly become coated in ice, and any snow that falls may make it harder to see how slippery things really are.
Freezing rain is especially dangerous because it forms a clear glaze that blends into pavement.
People often don’t realize how bad conditions are until they start sliding.
Power Outages Are Possible
Ice buildup on trees and power lines can cause branches to snap and lines to fall, meaning power outages are a real possibility as this storm moves through.
Be prepared:
Charge phones, battery packs, and laptops
Have flashlights ready (avoid candles)
Keep refrigerators and freezers closed if the power goes out
Unplug sensitive electronics to prevent surge damage
Have warm clothing and blankets available
Use generators outdoors only, never inside
Report any outages to your local utility provider when it is safe for the quickest possible resolution.
The Bottom Line
Ice is already building in London and Kitchener, and this fast-moving winter storm is now heading toward Belleville, Quinte, Quinte West, Trent Hills, and Northumberland County. With significant ice buildup generally 5 to 15 mm expected from Sunday afternoon into early Monday, and snow mixing in at times, travel conditions could become dangerous and power disruptions are possible.
Residents should prepare now, monitor the weather closely, and avoid unnecessary travel as the storm moves through.
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