Environment Canada issues another freezing rain warning for Friday

Environment Canada says the capital could see ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm beginning around 6 a.m. on Friday morning and ending in the afternoon.

Another significant freezing rain storm is due to arrive in Ottawa on Friday.

Environment Canada says the capital could see ice accretion of 5 to 10 mm beginning around 6 a.m. on Friday morning and ending in the afternoon.

"An episode of freezing rain similar to the one experienced Wednesday and Wednesday night will affect the area. Several hours of freezing rain are likely," Environment Canada said.

"Some locations may see a changeover to rain Friday if temperatures rise above the freezing mark."

Ottawa got about 4.6 mm of freezing rain as of 1 a.m. on Thursday.

The Rideau Canal Skateway was temporarily closed until further notice to preserve the ice and limit damage for the warmer temperatures and rain.

School buses are cancelled in Ottawa and across eastern Ontario on Thursday, as the overnight freezing rain left a blanket of ice on roads and sidewalks across the region.