Major ice storm likely to hit large part of Ontario [Video]

A “potent spring ice storm” is expected to hit a large part of Ontario in the coming days, Environment Canada says.

The weather agency has issued a special weather statement covering a significant area, generally extending from Sudbury in the north to the Greater Toronto Area in the south.

Eastern parts of the province, including Ottawa, are also covered by the statement.

“Confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern and northeastern Ontario,” the statement said.

It’s expected to impact the region from late Friday through Monday.

“The swath of maximum ice accretion is still uncertain at this point, but confidence is highest for areas of central and eastern Ontario between Parry Sound and Kingston. Warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer,” Environment Canada said.

“Significant ice accretion” is possible, with general amounts of five to 15 mm, the weather agency said.

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