Environment Canada is forecasting a 70 per cent chance of freezing rain in southwestern Ontario on Saturday.
The weather agency issued a special weather statement, saying a weak disturbance will bring the freezing rain in the morning, but it could change to rain or drizzle.
The Essex Region Conservation Authority issued a flood outlook statement. ERCA says there is a potential for shallow levels of flooding and areas of standing water to be present throughout the region.
The duration of the freezing rain should be rather short as southwesterly winds will nudge the mercury towards zero, according to Environment Canada. However some areas could see several hours of freezing rain before temperatures rise above zero changing the freezing rain to rain.
Total precipitation is expected to be less than 5 mm.
Roads and sidewalks may be icy and slippery Saturday morning. Environment Canada says motorists and pedestrians should be prepared for hazardous travelling conditions.
