Hydroplaning on roads a concern in evening rain
Kevin Yarr | CBC News | Posted: December 1, 2016 8:00 PM | Last Updated: December 1, 2016
Changeover expected in late afternoon
Drivers should take care Thursday afternoon as snow turns to rain, warns CBC meteorologist Kalin Mitchell.
Between 10 and 20 millimetres of rain is expected overnight.
The snow falling Thursday, along with the snow already down, could block drainage and lead to some areas of standing water.
"Use caution on wet roads as hydroplaning conditions may be present," said Mitchell.
"Otherwise you're probably just looking at having to walk around puddles or pooled water where drainage may be blocked. No widespread or flash flooding is expected."
Icy conditions possible Saturday
The gusty easterly winds should peak late afternoon and early evening between 50 and 80 km/h, said Mitchell, gradually easing and turn northwest by Friday morning.
Most temperatures should remain above freezing overnight, so a flash freeze is not a concern.
Friday will be cloudy with scattered showers, and northwest winds 30 gusting to 50 km/h.
Lows Friday night will dip to or below freezing, which could lead to some icy spots before Saturday morning.
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