Weather Alert Resources

As winter arrives, the likelihood of weather warnings increases significantly. From snowstorms to freezing rain, these weather events often require extra vigilance and preparedness.

Trent Lakes Fire Rescue have compiled resources that provide real-time alerts for weather conditions. Please keep these links on hand for every season and be prepared. 

Online Maps

Weather alert map for Ontario by Environment Canada

Flooding Alerts:
Ontario flood map by Ontario Government

Power Alerts:
Hydro One outage map
Ontario Power outages map

Road Alerts:
Ontario 511 Map

NEW Colour Coded Weather Alerts

Effective November 26, 2025, all weather alerts are now colour coded.  Every type of weather alert – warnings, advisories and watches – will have a colour when it is issued.

• Yellow alerts are the most common. They are issued when hazardous weather may cause damage, disruption, or health impacts. Impacts are likely moderate, localized, and/or short-term.
• Orange alerts are less common. They are issued when severe weather is likely to cause significant damage, disruption, or health impacts. Impacts can be major, widespread, and/or may last a few days.
• Red alerts are rare. They are issued when very dangerous and possibly life-threatening weather will cause extreme damage and disruption. Impacts have the potential to be extensive, widespread, and prolonged.

Winter Driving

Traveling for the holidays? Remember to check the weather ahead of time and pack a car emergency kit!  Be Prepared!