Freezing rain warning issued for Greater Sudbury area

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for the Greater Sudbury area.

Light, patchy freezing rain is expected to begin this afternoon, which could become moderate freezing rain by tomorrow morning, the warning reads.

Light freezing rain is expected to begin this afternoon and continue overnight.

“Intensity increases on Saturday morning where steady and moderate freezing rain is expected,” Environment Canada said.

The freezing rain will make surfaces like highways, roads, walkways and parking lots slippery and hazardous. 

“Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Utility outages may occur,” the warning continues. “Slow down driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.”

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