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Good morning Barrie! Fog advisory and rainfall warning in effect

2018-02-20 morning pic 2
Here's the Family Day sunrise to add some colour to a very wet and foggy Tuesday. Sue Sgambati/BarrieToday

A rainfall warning and fog advisory are in effect.

The forecast is calling for a rainy, foggy day.  Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind gusting to 50 km/h this morning. High 13.

Rain tonight. Fog patches developing this evening and dissipating overnight. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind gusting to 50 km/h overnight. Low plus 1.

Rain or snow ending tomorrow morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Risk of freezing rain in the morning. Rainfall amount 5 mm. Wind  gusting to 50 km/h. Temperature falling to minus 4 in the afternoon.

Here are the details of the fog advisory issued by Environment Canada in effect for:

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale  
  • Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
  • Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
  • Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
  • Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago

Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring.

Widespread fog is persisting this morning. Visibilities will be frequently reduced to less than 800 metres at times. Fog is expected to lift later this morning.

If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Fog advisories are issued when near zero visibilities in fog are expected or occurring.

Here are the details of the rainfall warning in effect for:

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
  • Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus
  • Orangeville - Grand Valley - Southern Dufferin County
  • Shelburne - Mansfield - Northern Dufferin County

Rain, heavy at times continues. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Major rainfall event continues until Wednesday morning.

Several rounds of rain will continue today and tonight. Total rainfall amounts from Monday night through Wednesday will be in the 50 to 75 mm range.

This wet, record mild spell is attributed to a series of low pressure systems moving along a warm front draped across the lower Great Lakes. A cold front will arrive Wednesday, bringing an end to the rain.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.


Current Weather

Clear

Clear

-2.9°C

Pressure
103.1 falling
Dewpoint
-5.8 °C
Humidity
81%
Wind
Item 0 km/h

Radar Satellite


Hourly Forecast

Today
5 AM
-4°C
Clear
Today
6 AM
-3°C
Sunny
Today
7 AM
-1°C
Sunny
Today
8 AM
0°C
Sunny
Today
9 AM
2°C
Sunny
Today
10 AM
5°C
Sunny
Today
11 AM
7°C
Sunny
Today
12 PM
8°C
Sunny
Today
1 PM
10°C
Sunny
Today
2 PM
11°C
Sunny
Today
3 PM
12°C
Sunny
Today
4 PM
13°C
Sunny

7 Day Forecast

Clear

Tonight

-4 °C

Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 4. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.


Sunny

Friday

14 °C

Sunny. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the morning. High 14. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 5 or moderate.


A few clouds

Friday night

6 °C

Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low 6.


Chance of showers

Saturday

15 °C

Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. High 15.


Chance of showers

Saturday night

13 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 13.


Chance of showers

Sunday

20 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 20.


Chance of showers

Sunday night

11 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 11.


Chance of showers

Monday

22 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 22.


Chance of showers

Monday night

12 °C

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 12.


Chance of showers

Tuesday

17 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 17.


Cloudy periods

Tuesday night

6 °C

Cloudy periods. Low 6.


Chance of showers

Wednesday

16 °C

A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 16.


Yesterday

Low
-4.0 °C
High
7.9 °C
Precipitation
0.0 mm

Normals

Low
3 °C
High
14 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
8:18 PM

Record Values

Type Year Value
Max 2008 20.7 C
Min 2021 -3.3 C
Rainfall 2004 0.0 mm
Snowfall 2004 3.2 cm
Precipitation 2019 24.2 mm
Snow On Ground 2013 10.0 cm

Based on Environment Canada data