Freezing Drizzle Advisory Issued for Simcoe, Delhi, and Norfolk
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle in Simcoe, Delhi, and Norfolk, warning of icy surfaces and potential thunderstorm freezing rain through tonight.
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- Record type
- Freezing Drizzle Advisory
- Affected area
- Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk, Ontario
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Simcoe - Delhi - Norfolk, Ontario.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for freezing drizzle for the region. The alert was triggered as the main precipitation system exits the area, leaving behind a widespread area of freezing drizzle.
Affected Areas
The advisory is currently in effect for the following geographic regions:
- Simcoe
- Delhi
- Norfolk
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to exercise caution as roads, walkways, and other surfaces are likely to become icy and slippery. There is an increased risk of injury due to slips and falls. Environment Canada recommends the following actions:
- Continue to monitor local alerts and weather forecasts.
- Report severe weather conditions via email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca.
- Share weather reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Periods of freezing drizzle are expected to result in minor ice build-up on exposed surfaces. Additionally, a developing area of thunderstorms tracking across southwestern Ontario this evening may bring brief periods of thunderstorm freezing rain to the affected zones.
Timeline
The advisory is effective immediately and will continue through this evening. For some areas, the freezing drizzle conditions may persist overnight. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 9:13 AM UTC on February 19, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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