Ice storm recovery: Parts of Ontario in line for major rainfall, more freezing rain midweek [Video]

Southern Ontario is set to see a significant amount of rainfall midweek, mixed with some freezing rain, just days after a major ice storm hit parts of the region over the weekend.

According to a special weather statement from Environment Canada, the Toronto area will see between 30 to 50 millimetres of rain.

The weather agency said locally, there may be higher amounts in thunderstorms — exceeding 50 millimetres in some areas.

The rain is expected to move in on Wednesday morning and taper off by early Thursday morning.

“Rain begins Wednesday morning over extreme southwestern Ontario before reaching the Golden Horseshoe Wednesday afternoon,” the weather agency said.

Environment Canada said areas more north towards Barrie are expected to see freezing rain to start with ice accretion of 2 to 5 millimetres. Roads may become icy and ice build-up may cause tree branches to break, the weather agency warns. Total …