Freezing Drizzle Advisory for Big Trout Lake and Kasabonika: Slippery Surfaces Ahead!

A Slick Evening in Big Trout Lake and Kasabonika

THUNDER BAY – Weather Desk – If you’re stepping outside tonight in Big Trout Lake or Kasabonika, be prepared to channel your inner penguin because freezing drizzle is making surfaces slippery. A Freezing Drizzle Advisory is in effect, with light ice accumulation posing a travel hazard in these areas. The drizzle will transition into snow later this evening, likely around midnight, bringing a wintry mix to cap off the day.

What’s Happening in the Atmosphere?

The freezing drizzle is caused by warmer layers of air above cold surfaces, allowing supercooled droplets to coat roads, walkways, and vehicles with a thin glaze of ice. This precarious situation will persist for the evening before snow takes over, offering slightly better traction by tomorrow morning.

Hazard:
Expect light ice accretion on untreated surfaces, making sidewalks and roadways hazardous. Travel could be dicey, so take it slow if you’re driving or walking.

Timing:
The freezing drizzle will stick around through the evening but will begin its wintry exit close to midnight as colder air dominates and snow starts falling.

A Reminder for the Day’s Chill

It’s a brisk day with humidity adding to the chill factor, so dress warmly. For tonight’s wardrobe advice, layer up with insulated boots for better grip and a warm coat to stay cozy when the drizzle turns to flurries.

Historic Weather Note

On this date in history, Big Trout Lake has experienced both balmy and bitter extremes. The record high was a mild -1.2°C, while the coldest recorded was a bone-chilling -34.7°C.

Weather Trivia

Did you know freezing drizzle is one of the trickiest forms of precipitation for forecasters to predict? Its formation depends on just the right mix of temperature layers in the atmosphere.

Stay cautious tonight, and keep your skates at the rink, not on the roads!