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Looming Ontario storm raises risks of flood and widespread power outages
Up to 40 millimeters of rain and 24 hours of freezing rain could cause power outages, flash flooding, and ice damage, Environment Canada warns.
- The federal weather agency said Tuesday that a series of storms will impact large parts of southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, with impacts beginning tonight in affected areas.
- A series of low-pressure systems will produce significant rainfall and mixed wintry precipitation across the region, while system track uncertainty raises the chance of prolonged freezing rain before rain by midday Thursday.
- Environment Canada detailed up to 24 hours of freezing rain with 20 millimetres of ice in eastern Ontario and Montreal may receive 20 to 30 millimetres by Thursday.
- Local authorities warn that flood warnings from conservation authorities and ice buildup on utilities may cause outages, while travellers and local residents should expect delays and avoid non-essential travel.
- Forecast offices caution that some areas will see freezing rain for four to eight hours, with a storm on Dec. 29, 2025, dumping around 15 centimetres in Montreal.
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Looming Ontario storm raises risks of flood and widespread power outages – 105.9 The Region
Flooding and widespread power outages are possible across parts of Ontario set to be hit by major rainfall and freezing rain. Environment Canada says most of southern Ontario will be hit starting tonight and through tomorrow with between 20 and 40 millimetres of rain, and possibly more in some areas. Flood warnings have been issued by at least two conservation authorities with flood watches issued by many others. Freezing rain across eastern Ont…
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