Rainfall warning, 80km Winds, then Snow

Significant rainfall is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
25 to 40 mm of rain.
Wind gusts up to 80 km/h, particularly for areas near Manitoulin Island.
Beginning tonight and ending late Wednesday.

A Colorado low is expected to begin affecting the region tonight. Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm are possible by late Wednesday.

In addition, strong easterly winds will develop tonight with wind gusts up to 80 km/h for Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas. The winds will ease on Wednesday afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible.

Rain should transition to snow Wednesday afternoon or evening as temperatures cool. Several centimetres of accumulation are likely by the time the precipitation tapers off on Thursday.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.