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A yellow warning for freezing rain has been issued for Waterloo region and Guelph on Friday morning.
Environment Canada says ice build-up from 2 to 5 mm is expected, which could make roads and sidewalks icy and slippery, potentially causing hazardous driving conditions during the morning rush hour.
The freezing rain will transition to rain later Friday morning as temperatures rise above the freezing mark. Local utility outages are also possible, and there is a risk of slips and falls for pedestrians.
Residents are advised to take extra caution while traveling and to monitor updates from Environment Canada.
After the icy start Friday morning, the region can expect a cool and unsettled weekend.
Friday night will be cloudy with patches of fog developing near midnight, with a low of minus 4 C and a wind chill near minus 8.
Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 8 C. Overnight, cloudy periods are expected with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a low of 2 C.
Sunday is forecast to see showers during the day, with a high of 8 C, followed by a cloudy night with a 30 per cent chance of flurries and a low of minus 4 C.