Hamilton, Niagara and surrounding areas could see an ice storm Wednesday evening
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Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and surrounding areas could see an ice storm late Wednesday into Thursday, according to Environment Canada.
The federal weather agency says the event could lead to "significant ice build up in some areas," and "surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and extremely hazardous."
In a special weather statement the agency said a Colorado low will bring the potential for a prolonged freezing rain event across portions of southwestern Ontario between Sarnia and Niagara.
"Precipitation may begin as snow or ice pellets before changing to freezing rain at the onset late Wednesday," Environment Canada said.
"There remains some uncertainty to exact location and timing of the freezing rain axis, as well as the amount of ice accretion that may occur."
Environment Canada says extended and widespread utility outages are possible.
Freezing rain warnings are expected to be issued as the event draws nearer.

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