Special Weather Statement Issued for Muskoka (Yellow Warning: Freezing Rain)

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON, March 10, 2026 – Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning and rainfall warning for Muskoka. Periods of freezing rain are expected to begin tonight or early Wednesday, March 11 and continue through to Thursday. Muskoka Lakes could receive 20 to 40 mm of rain, with freezing rain resulting in 2 to 5 mm of ice accretion.

Periods of heavier precipitation may result in localized flooding in low-lying areas and create hazardous travel conditions. Roads and walkways may become icy and slippery, residents are urged to use caution if travel is necessary.

Public Works crews have been servicing roads and are prepared for the forecasted weather. Staff and equipment are ready and crews will continue to monitor the situation as conditions progress.

Updates will be posted to muskokalakes.ca and on social media through Facebook, Instagram and X.

Residents are encouraged to:

• Prepare an emergency kit to support you and your family for an extended period, including batteries, essential medications, snacks, water, and other critical items.
• Be ready for potential power outages by charging mobile devices, ensuring generators are fueled, and having flashlights readily available.
• For more information on winter storm preparedness, visit Winter Safety Tips

For current road conditions and local weather alerts:

• Visit www.municipal511.ca for Municipal roads
• Visit www.ontario511.ca for Provincial highways (MTO)
• Visit www.weather.gc.ca for Environment Canada’s most current weather alerts or download the WeatherCAN mobile app
• Download and register for the Voyent Alert app to receive location-based notifications to your home phone, mobile device, or email.

For updates and notices of power outages, bookmark these links: 

• Lakeland Power: text updates and outage map
• Hydro One: text updates and outage map

Power outages may occur due to prolonged periods of freezing rain. Always treat any downed power line as live and extremely dangerous. The ground around it can be electrified, so you do not need to touch the line itself to be seriously injured. Stay at least 10 metres away, keep others back, and call 9-1-1 and your local power distribution company immediately.

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For more information, please contact:
Nick Colucci
Director of Public Works
(705) 765-3156 Ext. 250
ncolucci@muskokalakes.ca

For general, media or accessibility inquires, please contact:
Mia Palantzas
Communications Advisor
(705) 765-3156 x360
communications@muskokalakes.ca

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