Four charged with drug trafficking by Anishinabek Police after stop in Lambton Shores
Freezing rain possible in East Lambton today
January 6, 2026
ENVIRONMENT CANADA SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED 9:02 AM EST Tuesday 6 January 2026
Freezing rain possible this morning in Eastern Lambton County.
What: Icy or slippery conditions due to freezing rain.
Up to 1 mm of ice accretion or build up possible. When: Now through early this afternoon.
Additional information: Freezing rain, which may be mixed with rain at times, is expected to change over to rain as temperatures rise above the freezing mark. Roads and walkways may become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect.
For road conditions and other traveller information from the Ministry of Transportation, visit https://www.ontario.ca/511, https://www.twitter.com/511Ontario, or call 5-1-1.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
In effect for:
- Watford – Pinery Park – Eastern Lambton County
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