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Rain and snowfall alerts issued for Timmins and area

Heavy rain is expected in Timmins, Cochrane and Iroquois Falls areas while areas further north are in for up to 20 cm of snow and possible freezing rain
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WEATHER ALERT
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Rainfall warning in effect for:

  • Timmins - Cochrane - Iroquois Falls

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are possible by Tuesday evening. The highest rainfall amounts are expected over southern portions of the region, including Timmins.

Precipitation has changed to rain for southern sections of the region and will persist into Tuesday. Lesser rainfall amounts are anticipated for northern sections of the region where more snow will fall.

Northern sections including Cochrane precipitation will change to snow with local amounts possibly reaching 15 cm by Tuesday evening.

There is some uncertainty about where the changeover from rain to snow will be with temperatures being very close to zero. Some areas will get a messy mix of both rain and snow. There is also a risk or freezing rain overnight into Tuesday morning.

Precipitation will taper off to light flurries Tuesday night.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

Special weather statement in effect for:

  • Little Abitibi - Kesagami Lake
  • Fraserdale - Pledger Lake
  • Kapuskasing - Hearst - Smooth Rock Falls

Snow and possible freezing rain tonight and Tuesday.

Precipitation will move into the region this evening and may begin as a mix of snow or rain before changing to snow later in the evening. There is also a risk of freezing rain overnight and early Tuesday morning.

The snow may be heavy at times with snowfall amounts up to 20 cm possible by Tuesday evening.

This wintry mix of precipitation is associated with a Colorado Low tracking through Northeastern Ontario on Tuesday.

Rainfall warning in effect for:

  • Kirkland Lake - Englehart
  • New Liskeard - Temagami
  • Chapleau - Missinaibi Lake
  • Gogama - Foleyet

Rain, heavy at times continues. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Rain will continue tonight before gradually coming to an end Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm are possible by Tuesday evening.

Precipitation will taper off to light flurries Tuesday night.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District office.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Keep children and pets away from creeks and river banks.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

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