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Good morning Barrie! Still under a rainfall warning and fog advisory

2018-02-21 morning pic 1
Fog creates an interesting effect with lights from the Barrie Armoury in the background. Sue Sgambati/BarrieToday

A rainfall warning and a fog advisory remain n effect.

Rain or snow ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Risk of freezing rain this morning. Fog dissipating this morning. Wind  gusting to 50 km/h this morning. Temperature falling to minus 2 this afternoon.

Cloudy tomorrow.  Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. High zero.

Daytime temperatures are forecast to be above zero through to next week. 

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

  • Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
  • Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake

Major rainfall event will end later this morning.

A further 5 to 10 mm of rain are likely before the rain ends with a cold front passage this morning. Total rainfall amounts from Monday night through today will likely be in the 40 to 60 mm range. Isolated amounts approaching 75 mm are possible.

This wet, record mild spell in combination with snowmelt is causing localized flooding across Southern Ontario.

If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Fog advisory in effect for:

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

Areas of dense fog are persisting near a warm front draped across Southern Ontario. Visibilities are occasionally reduced to less than 100 metres. The fog is expected to lift this morning with the passage of a cold front.

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


Current Weather

Showers

Showers

7.3°C

Pressure
101.0 falling
Dewpoint
6.7 °C
Humidity
96%
Wind
ESE 10 km/h

Radar Satellite


Hourly Forecast

Today
11 AM
8°C
Showers
Today
12 PM
9°C
Showers
Today
1 PM
11°C
Cloudy
Today
2 PM
12°C
Cloudy
Today
3 PM
12°C
Cloudy
Today
4 PM
12°C
Cloudy
Today
5 PM
12°C
Mainly cloudy
Today
6 PM
11°C
A mix of sun and cloud
Today
7 PM
10°C
Mainly cloudy
Today
8 PM
9°C
Mainly cloudy
Today
9 PM
8°C
Cloudy
Today
10 PM
6°C
Cloudy

7 Day Forecast

Showers

Today

12 °C

Cloudy. Showers beginning early this morning and ending this afternoon. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 12. UV index 4 or moderate.


Chance of rain showers or flurries

Tonight

2 °C

Cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries overnight. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low plus 2.


Chance of showers

Saturday

7 °C

Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 7. UV index 3 or moderate.


Cloudy periods

Saturday night

1 °C

Cloudy periods. Low plus 1.


A mix of sun and cloud

Sunday

11 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 11.


Clear

Sunday night

1 °C

Clear. Low plus 1.


A mix of sun and cloud

Monday

13 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 13.


Cloudy

Monday night

4 °C

Cloudy. Low plus 4.


Chance of showers

Tuesday

10 °C

Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 10.


Rain

Tuesday night

1 °C

Rain. Low plus 1.


A mix of sun and cloud

Wednesday

7 °C

A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.


Clear

Wednesday night

-3 °C

Clear. Low minus 3.


Sunny

Thursday

11 °C

Sunny. High 11.


Yesterday

Low
5.4 °C
High
9.9 °C
Precipitation
1.9 mm

Normals

Low
1 °C
High
13 °C

Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
8:09 PM

Record Values

Type Year Value
Max 2005 28.1 C
Min 2020 -2.9 C
Rainfall 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Precipitation 2019 19.4 mm
Snow On Ground 2018 14.0 cm

Based on Environment Canada data