The Canadian Environmental Agency has issued a warning of freezing rain that may affect parts of the Greater Toronto Area and several surrounding communities, with freezing rain expected to fall on Monday morning and continue into the afternoon.

Details:

• Expected Weather:

The agency indicates that the freezing rain will later turn into regular rain or drizzle as temperatures rise above freezing; however, there is a possibility that freezing drizzle may continue until Monday evening in areas with higher elevations.

• Potential Impacts:

It is warned that this weather may lead to ice forming on highways, pathways, and parking lots, making them slippery and hazardous.

Areas Affected:

The affected areas include:

• Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale

• Caledon

• Pickering - Oshawa - South Durham

• Orangeville - Grand Valley - South Dufferin

• Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham

And other areas in the northern York and Durham regions.

Safety Measures:

• The Canadian Environmental Agency advises residents to exercise caution while driving or walking in the affected areas.

• It is also recommended to prepare for potential power outages.

Special Warning for Other Areas:

For the Bancroft - Denbigh area, the agency has issued a special statement indicating the possibility of snowfall reaching 5 cm before changing to freezing rain on Monday evening, with the potential for freezing drizzle to continue until Tuesday morning.

Alert for Residents:

The Canadian Environmental Agency advises residents to stay updated with weather updates and alerts continuously as these conditions are expected to affect travel on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.