Freezing rain warning for Kingston and area

Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Napanee, and Consecon, with freezing rain expected late on Tuesday evening and overnight.

“A period of freezing rain is expected late this evening and overnight,” Environment Canada said in the advisory issued on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. “Light ice accretion is possible on some surfaces. Freezing rain is expected to taper to flurries and freezing drizzle by Wednesday morning.”

According to Environment Canada, surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Travellers should avoid travel wherever possible.