Freezing rain warning issued for Ottawa-Gatineau [Video]

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Ottawa and Gatineau as a low-pressure system moves across eastern Ontario on Monday.

The statement issued on Monday afternoon says freezing rain could be heavy at times over a few areas overnight and is expected to transition into rain by Tuesday morning.

“Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery,” Environment Canada said.

“Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.”

The warning follows a special weather statement issued for the nation’s capital earlier in the day.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

The City of Ottawa said Monday afternoon its winter operations team is prepared for the freezing rain.

“When the freezing rain begins, crews will be working on treating sidewalks, roads and our winter cycling network. This is our first …