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Good morning Barrie! Flash freeze warning in effect

2018-01-12 morning pic 1
The January thaw brought the return of water reflections and they made for some pretty pictures. Sue Sgambati/BarrieToday

A flash freeze warning is in effect.

Periods of rain changing to periods of freezing rain or snow this morning and then changing to periods of snow near noon and ending late this afternoon then cloudy. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind gusting to 50 km/h this morning. Temperature falling to minus 7 this afternoon.

Cloudy tonight with a 60 percent chance of flurries. Wind gusting to 50 km/h.  Low minus 17. Wind chill minus 27.

Flurries tomorrow. Local amount 2 cm. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. Temperature steady near minus 16. Wind chill minus 28.

A mix of sun and cloud Sunday with a 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 12.

Here are the details of the flash freeeze warning issued by Environment Canada in effect for:

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
  • Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly. Ponding water, slush, and any falling precipitation will freeze as the temperature drops.

Icy conditions this morning.

Following the passage of a cold front this morning, rain will change to snow and there will be a hard freeze as temperatures plummet. There may also be a brief period of freezing rain during the changeover from rain to snow. Snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 cm are also possible today.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Flash freeze warnings are issued when a rapid drop in temperature is expected, that can cause water from rain or melted snow on streets and sidewalks to quickly freeze.


Current Weather

Chance of flurries

Chance of flurries

-1.6°C

Pressure
101.5 falling
Dewpoint
-4.3 °C
Humidity
81%
Wind
W 3 km/h

Radar Satellite


Hourly Forecast

Today
7 AM
-3°C
Chance of flurries
Today
8 AM
-3°C
Chance of flurries
Today
9 AM
-2°C
Chance of flurries
Today
10 AM
-1°C
Chance of flurries
Today
11 AM
0°C
Chance of flurries
Today
12 PM
0°C
Chance of flurries
Today
1 PM
1°C
Chance of flurries
Today
2 PM
1°C
Chance of flurries
Today
3 PM
2°C
Chance of flurries
Today
4 PM
2°C
Chance of flurries
Today
5 PM
3°C
Chance of flurries
Today
6 PM
2°C
Chance of flurries

7 Day Forecast

Chance of flurries

Today

3 °C

Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 9 this morning. UV index 4 or moderate.


Chance of flurries

Tonight

-5 °C

Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries early this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low minus 5.


Increasing cloudiness

Saturday

7 °C

Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 7. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 4 or moderate.


Chance of snow

Saturday night

-3 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of snow. Low minus 3.


A mix of sun and cloud

Sunday

6 °C

Clearing. High 6.


Cloudy periods

Sunday night

-3 °C

Cloudy periods. Low minus 3.


Sunny

Monday

10 °C

Sunny. High 10.


Chance of showers

Monday night

-1 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low minus 1.


Chance of rain showers or flurries

Tuesday

5 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High plus 5.


Periods of rain or snow

Tuesday night

-3 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain or snow. Low minus 3.


Periods of rain or snow

Wednesday

6 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of rain or snow. High 6.


Cloudy periods

Wednesday night

-4 °C

Cloudy periods. Low minus 4.


A mix of sun and cloud

Thursday

8 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 8.


Yesterday

Low
-3.6 °C
High
7.8 °C
Precipitation
0.0 mm

Normals

Low
-4 °C
High
7 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM

Record Values

Type Year Value
Max 2020 13.7 C
Min 2008 -13.7 C
Rainfall 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Precipitation 2009 21.5 mm
Snow On Ground 2008 46.0 cm

Based on Environment Canada data