Some Windsor residents and city crews have spent most of the day Wednesday making sure water was draining off of streets and sidewalks.
Water began collecting on some streets from melting snow and rain.
The rain started as freezing rain, causing icy road conditions that forced school buses off the roads Wednesday. Police also responded to numerous collisions.
The icy weather also forced the closure of Detroit Metro Airport for more than 14 hours.
Windsor Executive Director of Operations Dwayne Dawson tells AM800 News salt trucks have been out focusing on the most travelled routes.
"We have 21 individual plows and 21 routes that are pre-determined throughout the city, they incorporate our EC Row Expressway, all of our arterials, collector roads and transit bus routes," says Dawson. "We take care of those throughout the event in its entirety."
Windsor crews have also been responding to numerous 311 calls to ensure the water won’t collect and turn into slippery ice as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing.
Motorists are also asked to be aware of large pools of water on roadways, both for safety reasons and to avoid splashing pedestrians on the sidewalks.
A Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada warns that 25mm of rain could fall by Wednesday evening.
The Essex Region Conservation Authority has also expressed concerns about potential flooding in the region due to the snow melt and rain.
Residents are reminded to make sure drainage on their property is clear including downspouts, eaves troughs and yard drains to help protect against flooding.
