Freezing Rain Warning Issued for South River and Burk's Falls

Source: ECCC · South River - Burk's Falls

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 freezing rain warning for South River and Burk's Falls, effective through Monday morning.

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Record type
Freezing Rain
Affected area
South River - Burk's Falls
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 South River - Burk's Falls.

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for the South River and Burk's Falls region. This alert indicates that freezing rain is expected to impact the area, creating hazardous travel conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

  • South River
  • Burk's Falls

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to exercise caution as roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces may be difficult to detect, posing a risk to both drivers and pedestrians.

Environment Canada advises residents to continue monitoring local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

The primary hazard is freezing rain. Expected impacts include:

  • Icy and slippery surfaces on roads and sidewalks
  • Difficult-to-detect ice accumulation

Timeline

The alert became effective at 2:05 AM on March 16, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 9:59 AM on March 16, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow freezing rain warning for South River and Burk's Falls, effective through Monday morning.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South River - Burk's Falls. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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