The storm that is sweeping across cottage country has left thousands without power.
HydroOne’s outage maps show the power is out across a large chunk of the province, and it’s the same here at home.
Though crews are still assessing the damages on dozens of outages in south Muskoka, where more than 4,000 customers are still without power, the restoration time is currently estimated before noon.
Meanwhile, the District of Muskoka declared a Significant Weather Event earlier this morning. It’s due to the freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada which continues to call for a ‘major ice storm’ that will impact road maintenance.
The District says significant ice buildup is expected over the weekend, and you should try to avoid all unnecessary travel on district roads until further notice.
“Freezing rain and ice buildup make for challenging road conditions. It is essential for residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel,” said James Steele, Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works. “Keeping vehicles off the roads helps ensure everyone’s safety and allows our crews to respond more quickly and effectively.”
Officials add declaring a significant weather event allows staff and resources from across the district to be called in to support the crews in communities most impacted.
