BlackburnNews.com file photo of freezing rain, February 24, 2016. (Photo by Jason Viau)BlackburnNews.com file photo of freezing rain, February 24, 2016. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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Sharp Temperature Drop Prompts Statement

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement with rain expected to precede a windy cold front, causing potentially icy conditions.

The weather agency says temperatures should climb to the mid-teens Celsius Wednesday afternoon, bringing showers and possible thunderstorms.

That is followed by strong winds out of the west, with the temperature falling to -6 C (21 F) overnight.

Environment Canada is asking that you continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued throughout the day.

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